Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships

Website: Discover

Description

The Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship program: 1) Is sponsored by Discover® Card, in cooperation with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA); 2) Recognizes the achievements of high school juniors in areas beyond academics, and Awards scholarships for any type of post-high school education or training.

Eligibility

Applicants for the 2004 program year must:
  • Be a high school junior
  • Have a cumulative grade point average for the 9th and 10th grade years only of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale, and
  • Be enrolled in and graduate from an accredited public or private high school in the U.S. or the District of Columbia.

Procedure

Judging is based on outstanding achievements in areas beyond academics. In addition to meeting the eligibility qualifications, applicants must describe their future career plans, demonstrate outstanding accomplishments in Special Talents, Leadership and Community Service and have faced a significant roadblock(s) or challenge(s).

The electronic request form for the Tribute Award program for students becoming high school juniors is available on the website. Application materials will be sent to high schools in September and available online beginning in October.

Contact Information

American Association of School Administrators 801 N Quincy Street Suite 700 Arlington, VA 22203-1730 Phone: 703-528-0700 Fax: 703-841-1543

E-mail: tributeaward@aasa.org

Award Details

Number of Awards
9
Award Amount
State (and District of Columbia) - $2,500

Deadlines

  • 2008-01-31: National Deadline