SENIORS

• KFC Colonel's Scholarship is offering a $20,000 scholarship. You must maintain a GPA of 2.75 or higher, be pursuing a bachelor's degree, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial need. Complete details are available at www.kfcscholars.org and the deadline is February 8, 2012.
• The American Legion is offering the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program in the amount of $1,500 with the potential to earn up to $18,000. You mut be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. To get more information about this scholarship please visit www.legion.org.
• HP Hood LLC is pleased to announce the second annual Hood Good Sport Scholarship, which will award three $5,000 scholarships. They are looking for seniors who participated in a varsity sport and will be furthering their education. Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and have performed volunteer work in the community. A short essay is required. Find out more at hood.com. Deadline is February 1, 2012.
• Attention Wheelock College Applicants! Wheelock College is offering the Passion for Action Scholarship. This award is in the amount of $20,000 to five Boston-area high school seniors. Applicants should have had a positive impact on their community by living the mission of Wheelock, improving lives and families. Please visit www.wheelock.edu for further details and an application. Deadline is February 1, 2012.
• The Yawkey Scholars Program is offering up to $20,000 a year for up to 3 years. You must be a U.S. citizen, reside in MA, must have a strong academic record, must supply an SAR, as well as your parents IRS Form 1040, complete an essay, and two recommendations. For more information, see www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/yawkey. Deadline is February 15, 2012.
• The 2012 Sam Walton Community Scholarship is offering a $1,000 non-renewable reward for the first year of undergraduate studies. You cannot be a Wal-Mart Associate or the child or legal dependent of an Associate. Wal-Mart has a complete list of requirements and guidelines at www.walmartfoundation.org. Entries are all online and the deadline is February 1, 2012.

As always, see the scholarship file cabinet located in the CHS Guidance Office for complete details on all scholarships of which we are aware. If after reviewing the information you still require further personalized assistance, please speak directly with your Guidance Counselor.