Important Information for the Class of 2008
Important dates:
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Download the scholarship application form (PDF).
A Message to Parents and Students regarding Scholarship Information
A very wide variety of Scholarships are made available every year through school, various organizations, local companies etc., to graduating seniors continuing their education at the post-secondary level. Each year across the United States millions of dollars are awarded to seniors who take the time to search, locate and apply. Criteria vary greatly from scholarship to scholarship; however, many require no specific criteria other than the students are in financial need and are continuing his/her education.
Senior Dues Information 2007-2008
Senior Dues are assessed to each member of the Senior Class to pay for his or her Cap & Gown and the Senior Yearbook. The payment of Senior Dues is critical to keeping the assessment affordable.
This year's Senior Dues will be $150. This is the same as last year's assessment.
Senior dues will be assessed to all graduating class members. One-half (1/2) of the total dues should be made by the end of January. The balance will be due by April 1st (2008) It is recommended that Seniors on CO-OP pay one-half (1/2) their dues before they leave for their CO-OP employment. Late penalty fees will be assessed if the dues are not paid by April 1st according to the schedule below:
- Fully Paid by April 1st 2008 : $150.00
- April 2nd to April 11th : $160.00
- April 14th to April 30th : $175.00
- May 1st to Sign-out: $200.00
SENIOR DUES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
A Message to Parents and Students regarding Scholarship Information
A very wide variety of Scholarships are made available every year through school, various organizations, local companies etc., to graduating seniors continuing their education at the post-secondary level. Each year across the United States millions of dollars are awarded to seniors who take the time to search, locate and apply. Criteria vary greatly from scholarship to scholarship; however, many require no specific criteria other than the students are in financial need and are continuing his/her education.
FINDING SCHOLARSHIPS
A surprising number of students fail to see that identifying scholarships can be one of the most important parts of the successful scholarship search. There are thousands and thousands of scholarships available to students through internet searches and scholarship guides, but no one student will qualify for all of them. Even if one person were to qualify for all of them, though, most students probably don't have the time to apply for each and every one. For this reason, a well-defined scholarship search can be invaluable to students looking for some extra money to fund their education, research proposal, or community service project.
The best and cheapest way to run a scholarship search is to find a good, reliable scholarship search engine like www.FastWEB.com and www.Scholarships.com. Internet searches are free (or they should be!), and unlike scholarship guides that simply list awards, even when they are sorted by subject matter, the internet can help you filter out awards for which you simply don't qualify. This means finding scholarships that are best suited to who you are, both as a student and as a person.
Diman based Scholarship information will be updated regularly as scholarships become available. We ask that students see their Guidance Counselor with any questions regarding scholarship applications.
- Mr. Fernandes, Ext. 1550 ~ Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Technology, Electricity
- Mrs. Sundby, Ext. 1290 ~ Facilities Management, Heating, Ventilation and Refrigeration, Office Technology, Plumbing
- Mrs. Miller, Ext. 1520 ~ Culinary Arts, Health Careers
- Ms. Ferreira, Ext. 1480 ~ Graphic Communications, House & Mill Carpentry, Precision Machining
- Mrs. Mancini Ext, 1460 ~ Drafting, Dental Assisting, Electronics, Metal Fab/Welding
Scholarships Available at Diman - 2007-2008
| Scholarship | Criteria | Due Date |
| Fall River Municipal Credit Union | Member of the Credit Union | March 10, 2008 |
| Massachusetts Credit Union League, Inc. Scholarship | Member of St. Anne's Credit Union | February 11, 2008 |
| St. Anne's Credit Union Scholarship | Member of St. Anne's Credit Union | February 1, 2008 |
| Sam Walton Community Scholarship (Wal*Mart) | Available online at www.walmartfoundation.org | January 14, 2008 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken Scholarship | Available online at www.kfcscholars.org | February 14, 2008 |
| Burger King Scholars Program | Available online at www.bk.com/scholars | February 14, 2008 |
| The Rebekah Assembly of Massachusetts | No specific criteria-application does require an essay, financial need letter, letters of recommendation and transcript | March 15, 2008 |
Diman Based Scholarships:
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Various Scholarships and Criteria See scholarship application available online or through your guidance counselor |
April 25, 2008 |
| US Today Sammy 2008 ("Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache Award) | Available online at sammy.bodybymilk.com | March 7, 2008 |
| Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council | Parent, Grandparent or Legal Guardian with a union affiliated with the Greater Southeastern Massachusetts | February 29, 2008 |
| Greater Boston PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians & Gays) | No specific criteria. Award based on the responses to the questions on the applications | March 9, 2008 |
| Westport Call Firefighters Association | No specific criteria. Application does require an Essay, College Acceptance Letter, 3 Letters of Recommendation and Transcript | April 1, 2008 |
| The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund | Financial need, academic excellence, desire to make a meaningful contribution to society, good character and a strong work ethic | May 1, 2008 |
| Johnson & Wales University's Chancellor's Scholarship Program | Students accepted into the university's honors program Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Criteria: High School Seniors who live in New England who have asthma or significant allergies who have attained a level of excellence in academics and/or extra curricular activities. | February 15, 2008 |
| Massachusetts Restaurant Association Educational Foundation | Must be accepted into an accredited restaurant/foodservice related post secondary program with a minimum GPA of 2.65. Also, Culinary Arts or Restaurant work experience. Letter of recommendation. |
April 15, 2008 |
| Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarships Application must be completed online at www.automotivescholarship.com | Must be enrolled in a college-level automotive technology program | March 31, 2008 |
| Fall River Scholarship Foundation | Open to residents of Fall River. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic standing and the student's ability to express career objectives in an essay. | April 1, 2008 |
| Fall River Scholarship Foundation | The Rev. Paul F. McCarrick Memorial Scholarship | Same as above April 1, 2008 |
| Fall River Scholarship Foundation | Norman Turcotte Memorial Scholarship | Same as above AND accepted at an accredited Culinary Arts Program. April 1, 2008 |
| Club Madeirense S. S. Sacramento, Inc. | No specific criteria. | April 15, 2008 |
| Citizens' Scholarship Foudation of Fall River | "Dollars for Scholars" Resident of Fall River and Financial Need | April 15, 2008 |
| 2008 Christian A. Herter Memorial Scholarship Program Available in Guidance or at www.osfa.mass.edu. |
US Citizen, Nominated by School, GPA min of 2.5, Strong Financial Need | March 14, 2008 |
| William J. Wolfe Scholarship | (The Alternatives for the Youth Foundations, Inc.) Students who formerly received services through the Key Program | May 1, 2008 |
| Matt Benoit Memorial Scholarship | The scholarship is awarded based on the applicant who most resembles the qualities of Matt. A student with management skills, who has good academic standing, plays a varsity sport and works. | March 29, 2008 |
| Prince Henry Society of Mass, Inc. | Students of Portuguese-American descent. | April 11, 2008 |
| Our Lady of Light Scholarship Foundation, Inc. | Students of Portuguese descent | March 31, 2008 |
| Student-View Scholarship Program | Available at www.student-view.com No specific criteria |
April 22, 2008 |
| Rob Roy Academy | Available through your Guidance Counselor | May 31, 2008 |
| St. Anne's Hospital James J. Sabra, MD, Memorial Scholarship Award |
A graduating senior who is a resident of greater Fall River area and pursing a degree in the health care field. Preference will be given to individual enrolled in a Southeastern MA or RI College or University | May 2, 2008 |
| Bristol Community College Foundation | Students enrolled at BCC - No other specific criteria | May 1, 2008 |
| Fall River Rotary Club | Selection largely based on community service | May 1, 2008 |
| Massachusetts Lodging Association Education Foundation, Inc. Francois-L. Nivaud Scholarship Fund |
Major related to the Hospitality Industry | March 28, 2008 |
| Portuguese American Scholarship Foundation | Applicant must be of Portuguese decent | April 15, 2008 |
| Officer Thomas J. Giunta Memorial Scholarship | No specific criteria | May 1, 2008 |
| Detective Richard G. Magan Memorial Scholarship | No specific criteria | May 1, 2008 |
| Citizens for Citizens, Inc. (Edward J. Sullivan Scholarship) |
Selection will be based on Academic Performance, Financial Need, Extracurricular Activities and Community Service | May 9, 2008 |
| Winning Characteristics Scholarship | Making it Count will offer one national, $5,000 and 5 regional $1,000 one-time award scholarships to high school seniors who have participated in the Making College & Career Count presentation between January 1, 2008- June 13, 2008 and who can exhibit excellence based on the "Winning Characteristics" highlighted in the program. Winners must use the scholarship money to aid in the continuing development of their "Winning Characteristics" after high school in the setting of college, vocational school, technical school or any other type of career training program. For more information on the scholarship, or to download the application, visit www.makingitcount.com/scholarship. |
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