LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Tennessee State University (T.S.U.)
Alumni Scholarship
c/o Malcolm X Day Care Center
11-12 Northern Boulevard
Corona, NY 11368
Attn: Education Chair
This is only for those who are accepted to attend T.S.U.

Corona/East Elmhurst Clergy Church Association
M.L.King Scholarship
Essay Application
Your Church must be a Member of C.E.E.C.A.

East Elmhurst-Corona Civic Association Inc.
Arthur Hayes Scholarship
Applications Available: Now
Submission Deadline: 05/2006
You can pick up your application at your East Elmhurst, Corona and Langston Hughes Libraries

Ericsson Street Block Association
Ericsson Street 27th and 29th Avenues Block Association Scholarship
Essay Requirement
Applications: Available Now

Deadline: 5/2006
Submission Information Contact: Mollie Muller, 718-898-5890
Applications can be obtained from Ericsson Street Block Association Members. 2006 Graduating High School Seniors. East Elmhurst Residents are a priority.

First Baptist Church
Education Scholarship
Essay/Application: November 2006
Submission Information: Ms. Dent, 718-446-0200
You must be a member of First Baptist Church
** If you are a member of a Church you should check to see what scholarship programs are available.

115 Precinct
Jacob Govan Scholarship
Available to High School Graduates that reside within the 115th Pct. Territory from Corona, East Elmhurst and Jackson Heights.
* Community Service is a plus
Applications Available: Now
Submission Deadline: 5/25/2006
You can pick up an application at your local library or the 115th Precinct, Community Affairs - 718-533-2010 or CP: Ms. Phelan, 718-424-2162.

Dollars for Scholars
Applications Availability: Now
Submission Deadline: 5/15/2006
You can pick up your application at your local East Elmhurst Library 718- 424-2619 and Langston Hughes Library, 718-651-1100 Only

Unfortunately these Scholarship Deadlines have passed - You can pass information along for a graduate you may know for 2007 that their applications are usually available in October ’06 for High School Seniors for June 2007.

Key Women
Jessica B. Davis Music Scholarship
Children Ages 8-16, Musically Gifted Scholarship
Applications Available: Still Available
Submission deadline: Postmarked by 3/31/2006
Submission Information Contact: Mrs. Gloria Dixon, 718-478-4421
You can pick up your application from a Key Women Member

Elmcor Alumni Association
Adelphi University/Cecil K. Watkins
Deadline: 01/2006

James Johnson Memorial
Deadline: 03/01/2006

Faulkner Family
Deadline: 03/01/2006

Clifford Goldstein/Rubenette Weaver Goldstein Memorial
Deadline: 03/01/2006
Submission Information Contact: Mr. Robert Butts, 718-924-4286

N.A.A.C.P.
Scholarship for Males Only
Application Availability: Now
Submission Deadline: 03/31/2006
You can pick up your application at your local East Elmhurst Library 718- 424-2619 and Langston Hughes Library, 718-651-1100 Only

National Association of University Women
Postmarked Deadline: 3/11/2006
Notification to Scholarship Awardees by: 4/2/2006

Statewide Scholarship Information

Here are some you may or may not be aware of:
www.fafsa.ed.gov/ for Free Application Federal Student Aid
www.hesc.com/bulletin.nsf/ for Higher Education Services Corp
www.careersandcolleges.com/cnc/rules.do Free to apply
www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html If you are able to prove you’re a descendent of Native American by at least ¼ there could be some Aide for you
www.restaurant.org/careers/scholarships.cfm For the Culinary Gifted
http://www.naacp.org/about/downloads/downloads_index.html#edu Other N.A.A.C.P. scholarships
http://www.elmcoralumni.org/SCHOLARSHIPS.htm another excellent resource
http://www.knoxvillecollege.edu/pstudents/admissions-info.shtml - scholarship just for first time Freshmen wishing to attend Knoxville College



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