Monday, March 28, 2016

3 Scholarships with 1 Application


The Mary E. Smith Foundation Scholarship 

opportunities deadline have been EXTENDED to 

FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH.

THREE SCHOLARSHIPS IN ONE APPLICATION!!!

Eligibility: All applicants must be U.S. residents.

Excellence in Academics and Community Service Award
  • Must be a brain tumor patient/survivor or closely related to someone diagnosed with a brain tumor. Relationships are limited to spouse, biological children, biological parents, biological siblings.
  • Must be entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program at a college, university, vocational school or other setting within the fifty United States or District of Columbia.
  • Must have at least a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or a 4.0/5.0.
  • Rank in top half of class and have at least an SAT score of 1000 or an ACT of 21
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and service in their community

 Excellence in Science and Medicine Award
  • Must be entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program within the health sciences (including biology, chemistry, nursing, etc.) with the intent to enter the field of oncology or neurology (including neuroscience, neurosurgery, and neuropathology) at a college or four-year university within the fifty United States or District of Columbia.
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0Must have three (3) years of science courses with a minimum grade letter of B in each course.
  • Rank in the top half of class and have at least an SAT score of 1000 or an ACT of 21.


 
The Karen Lewis CTU-CPS Excellence in Science Award

  • Created in honor of Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) President Karen Lewis.
  • Must be a current student or graduate of a Chicago Public School (CPS).
  • Must be entering or currently enrolled in an advanced educational program within the health sciences (including biology, chemistry, nursing, etc.); pursuing a technical certification, associate or bachelor level degree; with an emphasis in science and/or screening and research in the areas of oncology or neurology (including neuroscience, neurosurgery, and neuropathology) at a college or four- year university within the fifty United States or District of Columbia.
  • Must have a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0. l Must have three (3) years of science courses with a minimum grade letter of B in each course.
  • Rank in the top half of class and have at least an SAT score of 1000 or an ACT of 21.