BP employees, dealers and jobbers in Chicagoland began the community scholarship program in 1987 as a way to invest in the success of youth in neighborhoods where they operate businesses. Since its inception 19 years ago, the program has continued to grow and has expanded to other BP markets including New York and Washington D.C. The scholarship program has provided more than $4 million in scholarships to nearly 2,900 promising students. A current high school senior planning to enroll as a full-time student (12 semester hours or more) in an accredited two or four-year college or university in the U.S. for the 2006 - 2007 academic year. • Possess at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. • Be able to demonstrate financial need.

Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 (USD). Awards are not renewable; however, students may reapply for a scholarship each year they meet eligibility requirements. Recipients may receive only one James Beard Foundation-related award per year. SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, an essay (optional for some scholarships, see specific eligibility guidelines), unusual personal or family circumstances, financial need, and an outside appraisal. Scholarship America will select finalists and the James Beard Foundation will select recipients. All applicants will be notified by the end of July. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients. APPLICATION Interested students must complete the application and mail it along with a current, complete official transcript of grades to Scholarship America postmarked no later than May 15. On-line transcripts and grade reports are not acceptable. Applicants must submit two complete sets of all application materials to Scholarship America.

Presidential Scholarships A limited number of these prestigious, full-tuition scholarships are offered to full-time students (12-18 credits per semester). Recipients living on campus also are eligible for an additional University Grant of $5,800 for housing. The scholarship is awarded for four years of undergraduate study. Eligibility is determined based on the overall strength of the academic pool. If you have an impressive academic record, St. John's University will reward your efforts. Our selective Academic Scholarship Program recognizes academic achievement. Whether you are an entering freshman or a transfer student, you may qualify for one of our scholarships. St. John's also offers significant, need-based aid to all students regardless of scholarship potential. During the 2005-2006 academic year, about 91% of St. John's students received more than $283 million in financial assistance through scholarships, loans, grants and work-study programs. Deadline April 1, 2006

What is the Tuition Scholarship Program and who is eligible? The Graduate Opportunity Program Tuition Scholarship is for former EOP, HEOP or SEEK program graduates. Acceptance into the program is determined at the campus to which the student has applied and depends, in part, on the number of scholarships allocated to that campus. All applicants, however, must be enrolled in a graduate program at a participating SUNY campus. This special scholarship for disadvantaged students reflects SUNY's concerted efforts to expand educational opportunities to underserved constituencies. What will the graduate tuition scholarship provide? The graduate tuition scholarship will provide students with financial support to cover tuition and costs at a participating SUNY graduate and professional school where they qualify for admission. How is the program supported? A special appropriation supports the tuition scholarship program. This funding has been provided to encourage graduates of special programs to pursue graduate degrees in such critical fields as business, science, engineering, health sciences, mathematics, and computer technology. Prior to this support, SUNY was unable to expand significantly educational opportunities for disadvantaged students who wished to continue studies beyond the baccalaureate degree. What is the application procedure? All students must apply directly to the SUNY Graduate School of their choice. A listing of campuses where these schools are located is contained in this publication. Written documentation of a student's prior status as an opportunity program student is required for the Graduate Opportunity Tuition Scholarship Program. Students who are interested in graduate study are urged to also consult with their EOP/HEOP Director. What fields of study are open at the graduate level? Discipline areas are diversified as well as comprehensive and include biological sciences, literature, social sciences, business and management, fine and applied arts, foreign language, health sciences, education, physical sciences, engineering, computer technology and law.

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, established in 1859, is among the nation's oldest and most distinguished institutions of higher learning. The college, the legacy of Peter Cooper, occupies a special place in the history of American education. It is the only private, full-scholarship college in the United States dedicated exclusively to preparing students for the professions of art, architecture and engineering.

Onondaga Community College was recently awarded a grant of approximately $200,000 by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to offer full tuition scholarships for economically disadvantaged students who are pursuing careers in Engineering and Engineering Technologies. Eligibility: 1. Full-time Student at OCC in: * Computer Engineering Technology * Electrical Engineering Technology * Telecommunication Technology * Engineering Science * Computer Science 2. Financial Need 3. United States Citizen, Native American, or alien admitted as a refugee at the time of application. Criteria For Selection: * Strong Interest in Engineering or Engineering Technology * Motivation * Potential to Complete a Degree * Overall Academic Performance