All-Ink.com Scholarship

Lending a hand.... for your future.

All-Ink.com is committed to helping students pursue their goal of a higher education.All-Ink.com is offering up to $5,000 in scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled or planning to participate in an accredited college or university program during the Spring 2009 or Fall 2009 term or full-year 2009-2010 school year. Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average. In addition, students applying are required to complete a 50 to 200 word essay about who has had the greatest impact on your life, and a 50 to 200 word essay on what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life after completing college. You can complete your application on-line. Just follow the steps below. If you have family, friends, or others you know that could benefit from the All-Ink.com Scholarship, have them come apply too. Just click the button to the right to tell them.

Apply Online http://www.all-ink.com/scholarship.aspx

1. Click the "Start Application" button below.The application process takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
2. Answer the question(s) asked in each section. (Please take time to complete each section carefully, after submitting a section, changes cannot be made. You will be competing with other students so take your time completing the process.
3. After completing each section, proceed to the next section.
Section 1 - Contact & School Information
Section 2 - Essay - Who has been your greatest influence?
Section 3 - Honors & Awards
Section 4 - Essay - What do you hope to accomplish after college?
4. One submission per student.
5. Deadline is December 31, 2008.
6. Winners will be notified by February 20, 2009.

APA High School Essay Contest

Develop a Historic Preservation Plan High School Essay Contest

Topic: Develop a Historic Preservation Plan for your community

Deadline: January 15, 2009

Scholarship Award: $5,000

For more information, please visit: www.planning.org/essay

APA’s High School Essay Contest’s goal is to encourage high school students across the country to address critical planning issues that are facing their own communities today.

AWARD: Two winners will receive a $5,000 scholarship to the college/university of their choice and will also be invited to attend one of APA’s National Planning Conferences. Ten honorable mention contestants will each receive a $100 gift certificate to APA’s PlanningBooks.com

ELIGIBILITY:
· high school junior or senior
· resident of US

AXA Achievement Community Scholarship

www.axa-achievement.com

ACT Workshop

For information on an ACT Workshop please email jnation@eastms.edu or come by my office for a flyer.

USM - Luckyday Scholars

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program is not accepting applications for 2009. The program looks for exemplary student candidates who demonstrate self-motivation, high school involvement, servant leadership, commitment to community service, and need financial assistance for college.

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program will be providing, $15,500 over a four year period. Additionally, a one-time $4,000 study abroad scholarship offered at least 20 students each year provides a life changing opportunity to experience cultures different from their own.

The Luckyday program requires scholars to enroll in a Luckyday Citizenship Seminar and University 101 course during the fall semester of their freshman year. This introduces the students to university services and familiarizes them with the Southern Miss campus. The Luckyday Citizenship Program also requires scholars to perform service learning activities, become campus leaders & benefit the Southern Miss community. The Luckyday Citizenship Program strives to help students develop into serving citizens & Southern Miss graduates.

There are two ways to make USM aware of your interest in this opportunity. Either contact me & let me know you are interested or go to http://www.usm.edu/luckyday/prospective.htm

You can print an application at www.usm.edu/luckyday & also learn more about the program. The deadline to apply for The Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program is January 5, 2009.

ASVAB

The ASVAB will be given on Thursday, November 20, 2008!

Toyota Community Scholars

Toyota Motor Sales is pleased to present the 12th annual Toyota Community Scholars program for high school seniors . The program will award 100 renewable scholarships, valuated at $10,000 or $20,000 payable over four years, to seniors who enroll at a 4 year college/university in the United States starting in the fall of 2009. The scholarship winners will be announced in April 2009.

Toyota believes helping people who improve the quality of life in their community is an essential component of corporate responsibility. The Toyota Community Scholars program recognizes academic excellence & rewards young people who actively participate in community service.

Eligibility:
· High school senior w/ gpa 3.0 or better
· Be actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on school or community.
· Be U.S. citizen
· Plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited 4 year college/university

While academic performance is a prime factor in the selection process, please note that the distinguishing characteristic, will be the overall impact of the student’s contribution(s) in the area of community service.

Student’s are encouraged to nominate themselves! Any senior interested, please email me & I will add you to my list of Nominees. When you email me, please include a list of community service projects you are involved in, as well. The faculty will vote next Thursday, November 7th. Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2008.

Toyota encourages consideration of students from diverse economic, cultural & social backgrounds.

My Future in Cotton Scholarship

The future of cotton begins with the Class of '09
For all it's traditions, the future of cotton continues to rely on new talents & fresh perspectives. That's why for this year's high school seniors, Deltapine cotton is awarding 9 $1,000 college scholarships.

Scholarships will be awarded to nine students whose essays best express, "My Future in Cotton."

Complete details on eligibility, rules & regulations are available at: http://www.myfutureincotton.com/

Deadline for Applications & Essays is December 7, 2008

Essays need to be 500 words or less

McKELVEY Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria:
To be considered for this award, applicants must:
· Be a graduating senior
· Attend a 4 year college/university
· Own & operate a business for at least 1 year (non-profits are ok)
· Have at least one paid employee
· Have sales revenue
· Submit completed online application
· Provide documentation of the above when requested
· Agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist
· Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (June 2009, St. Louis, MO)

Applications are due by January 25, 2009.
Up to $10,000 per academic year 4 years to any US college
For more info: 1-877-McKelvey, www.mckelveyfoundation.org

2009 ESF Scholarship

2009 ESF Scholarships
Due to the economic turmoil, companies like ours are having to make changes. ESF regrets the necessity to suspend the ESF Scholarship Programs for 2009. We are making changes throughout our company so that we can continue to provide workshops in the high schools and one-on-one counseling in our college planning center. The following scholarships will not be awarded in 2009:

• The Write Stuff
• The Obvious Choice
• ESF Freebies

Alabama A & M High School Senior Day

Alabama A & M will host their annual High School Senior Day program on Saturday, November 8, 2008, beginning at 7:30 a.m., in conjunction with the National Aeronautics & Space Administration(NASA).

Activities for the day include visitation of our academic displays, academic breakout sessions, entertainment, tours of campus, and a NASA onsite display. Complimentary breakfast & lunch will be served. The University will host our guests at the football game between Alabama A & M and Prairie View A & M University at 1:00 p.m. at the Louis Crews Stadium on campus. The highly acclaimed Marching Maroon & White Band will perform at halftime.

To register please go to www.aamu.edu. If you need more information, contact 256-372-5250.

Holli McBrayer
New Hope High School
11th & 12th Counselor

NAACP Scholarship Essay

“What does it mean to me to see Senator Barack Obama become the first African-American President of the United States of America?”

Each year the NAACP give scholarship awards to some deserving students. The NAACP give Scholarship Awards each year. This year the awards will be presented at The 2008 Freedom Fund Banquet to be held at the Trotter Convention Center @ 7:00 p.m. on October 18, 2008. The deadline for submission is October 16, 2008.

This year the awards will be shared locally among the 4 high schools. Students interested must have a cumulative gpa 3.00 The Essay must be 250 words, typed.
Essay Title: “What does it mean to me to see Senator Barack Obama become the first African-American President of the United States of America?”

Applications are available in my office. Turn your essays in to me no later than 12:00 on Thursday, October 16th.

Heart to Heart Hospice Scholarship

Heart to Heart Hospice is offering two $500.00 scholarships to local graduating seniors. The guidelines for participation are as follows:
· Student must plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college following graduation
· Student must volunteer a minimum of 10 hours with our volunteer program
· Student must submit a reference check and complete a brief orientation program prior to volunteering
· Student will have no direct patient contact during the volunteer experience, if under the age of 18
· Student must submit a typed essay with no less than 300 words reflecting his/her experience while volunteering with Heart to Heart Hospice
· There are no GPA requirements for this scholarship

Applications are available in my office. All volunteer applications must be turned in no later than November 3, 2008 the deadline for completing volunteer time is Friday, April 17, 2009. The essay deadline is Friday, May 1, 2009.

Please contact Stephanie Frison 662-615-1519, or sfrison@heart2hearthospice.com for more information.

Southern Miss - Black & Gold Day

Southern Miss – Black & Gold Day – Saturday, November 15, 2008

Guided tours
Academic college fair
Seminars on scholarships and financial aid
Tickets to the Southern Miss vs. East Carolina football game at The Rock

BY RESERVATION ONLY 601.266.5000 www.usm.edu/admissions

Burger King Scholar

Connect to a Brighter Future Today with a $1,000 Scholarship…

Burger King Scholars Program, brought to you by HAVE IT YOUR WAY Foundation

· $1,000 scholarships available to all eligible high school seniors
· Log on today at http://www.haveityourwayfoundation.org/bksp_qualifications.html
· Access Key: BKS
· Easy online application process begins September 14, 2009

Applicants must be high school seniors who:
· Maintain a cumulative gpa of 2.5 or higher
· Work part-time an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year
· Actively involved in community service activities
· Demonstrate financial need
· Plan to enroll in an accredited two/or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school by Fall of the application year

Applications are available online September 14, 2009 – February 1, 2010. Last day to submit applications is by the postmark deadline, Feb. 1, 2010.

A National Essay Contest for High School Students

High School Essay Contest in Honor of America’s Founding
Register by November 28, 2008, Essays due January 23, 2009

Student participating in this essay are asked to consider at least 2 elements of George Washington’s public or private life that found expression in American identity. Essayists are encouraged to consider how those characteristics have been weakened or strengthened over the past 2 centuries and what this suggests about the American character.
Essays are to be between 1,200 and 1,500 words long. Printed entries should be double-spaced and printed on one side of the page only. All submissions must be postmarked or e-mailed by January 23, 2009. Essays will be judged on the basis of scholarship, imagination, and quality of writing.

For More information or to Register go to www.isi.org

Every Entrant receives a free copy of Patriot Sage along with a free subscription to ISI’s journal of scholarship and opinion, The Intercollegiate Review.

Classical Singer's High School Vocal Competition '09

More than$2,000,000 in scholarships & university scholarships are available. In addition to the scholarships available there are $7,500 in cash prizes being awarded and students will automatically receive a free subscription to Classical Singer magazine.

Interested students need to register for the First Round of the ’09 Classical Singer High School Vocal Competition. The First round begins as early as November 8 and space is limited at each location.

At this unique Competition your students will sing for distinguished judges who will do something almost unheard of – give invaluable written feedback. And students get crucial live competition experience. Plus they will be the special recruiting guests of the host school as they meet faculty & see the facilities first-hand.

The regular registration fee is $75, but students can save $10 by using the discount code PCMTD1.

The First Round of the Competition runs from November 1 – March 15 at 35 universities throughout the country. Top three singers at each location, plus multiple general finalists, will advance to the Second Round, held during the Classical Singer Convention in Chicago on May 30-31 at the Westin O’Hare hotel. Some university locations have sent as many as 20 students to the Second Round.

Besides participating in the Competition, students will receive a Free ticket to the College Expo ’09 recruiting fair and masterclasses in Chicago, regularly $45. Held at the Classical Singer Convention, representatives from more than 50 top vocal programs (including Juilliard, Eastman, NYU & many others) attend the recruiting fair and present masterclasses & workshops.

Register online at www.classicalsinger.com/convention/hscomp or call the Classical Singer office at 877-515-9800/

See the website or flyer for First Round Locations

University of Alabama - University Days

University Days
Fun yet informative, University Days are designed to teach students & parents about the University of Alabama experience. Some of the topics include the following:
· Admissions
· Our eight undergraduate colleges & schools
· Majors & minors
· Academic support
· Career opportunities & services
· On-campus living
· On-campus dining
· Student organizations & activities
· Costs & financial aid, including grants, loans, student employment, & payment plans
· Scholarships
Registration forms are available in the Counselor’s office or contact the Office of Orientation & Special Programs

Each University Day is a great opportunity to tour the campus; talk with an academic advisor; meet faculty, staff, & current students; and explore emerging areas of academic interest. Most important, you will see how at The University of Alabama you are UA.

For high-school seniors only
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008

For all prospective students
Friday, February 5, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009

For more information, contact:
The University of Alabama
University Days
Office of Orientation & Special Programs
Box 870110
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0110
(205)348-4999
Toll Free 1-800-933-BAMA
E-mail: orientation@ua.edu
Web: universitydays.ua.edu

Write A Little. Win A Lot.

A few well-chosen words (750 or less, to be exact) will knock $10,000 each off the tuition tab for five winners of the mental_floss Tuition Giveaway contest.

By simply coming up with the best answer to the question: “Why are you the most deserving person on the planet to win a scholarship?” You can walk away with $10,000 for tuition next fall.

Just log on to www.tuitiongiveaway.com for all the details.

The contest is open to residents of US & Canada who are full-time students (in fall 2009) pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited 2- or4-year college. The deadline for entries is January 31, 2009 and winners will be announced on April 1, 2009.

Discover Colleges

Discover Colleges provides a FREE private college information service as well as a $2,500 private college scholarship drawing. Students can simply log onto www.discovercolleges.com to request information and automatically be entered in the free $2,500 scholarship drawing

Jackson State University Honors College & Scholarships

Do you have a 21 or higher on your ACT combined with “B” average in high school work??
If so, you qualify for Academic Scholarships & Honor College at Jackson State University

Academic Scholarships at Jackson State University are available through:
The Office of Enrollment ManagementPO Box 17094Jackson, MS 39217

For further information please call
Dr. Maria Luisa Alvarez Harvey
Associate Dean
601-979-2107

Alcorn - High School Day

High School Senior Day – November 1, 2008

This day has been set aside to allow high school students an opportunity to visit the campus. Information regarding financial aid, scholarship opportunities, housing & extracurricular programs will be available. Administrators, faculty, staff & students will be on hand to answer questions & help make our day a success.

Please arrive at the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex by 9:00am This will allow you time to get registered and receive your tickets for the game & lunch. Following the information session & visits with departmental representatives will be the feature attractions of the day, the Football game vs. The Alabama State Hornets (1:00)

Please direct any questions to 1-800-222-6790 or ebarnes@alcorn.edu

Champions for Children Scholarship

What is the Champions for Children Scholarship?
Champions for Children is the largest privately-funded scholarship program in Mississippi. The program offers mentors the opportunity to apply for scholarships as a reward for mentoring service. Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors across the State of Mississippi who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of young people through mentoring. A selection committee reviews all applications. The applicants with the highest overall scores are selected to receive scholarships. The award amounts are as follows:
· $5,000 scholarships
· $2,500 scholarships
· $2,000 scholarships
· $1,000 scholarships

What are the Criteria?
· Attend school & reside in Mississippi
· Be a High School Senior in the 2008-2009 school year
· Certify 100 hours or more of mentoring, starting June 1, 2008 (the summer before your senior year in high school). The mentoring must be completed by the high school graduation date
· Mentoring must be done on a volunteer basis. If you receive any monetary compensation for the mentoring, you are not eligible for this scholarship.
· Must continue your education at a 2 or 4 year US accredited institution.
· Must complete a 2009 champions for Children Scholarship Application form.
· Write an essay describing your mentoring experience (must be type-written).
· Submit four (4) letters of recommendation:
o Letter signed by the adult supervisor of the mentoring program(s) verifying the 100 hours. If you participate in more than one program, you must submit letters from each program supervisor. Your mentoring hours umt total at least 100. A parent or guardian cannot serve as the program supervisor.
o Letter signed by an adult character reference – parent, guardian or other relative cannot write the letter of recommendation
o Letter signed by the High School Principal of your school
o Letter signed by the High School Counselor of your school

What is the Deadline?
All applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2009. Send completed forms, postmarked no later than April 1, 2009, to:
Champions for Children, Inc.
Attn: champions for Children Scholarship
Post Office Box 3612
Jackson, MS 39207-3612

How will the Scholarship Money be Disbursed?
Champions for Children will recognize scholarship recipients at an awards luncheon in May 2009. Scholarships will be deposited into MACS or MPACT accounts. Scholarships will not be paid to individual recipients or institutions. If a scholarship recipients does not have a MACS or MPACT account, enrollment information will be provided by Champions for Children.

MUW Minority Day

MUW Minority Day

inority Day aspires to increase minority high school juniors and seniors awareness in regards to applying and attending college. In addition, students will gain knowledge pertaining to academic offerings, scholarship opportunities, social interaction, and the opportunity to learn about our Summer Bridge Institute (June 28 - August 1, 2009). This year, high school seniors will have an opportunity to interview for a Minority Day Scholarship ranging from $250.00 to $500.00. There is a section on the application that the student will need to complete if they are interested in interviewing for the Minority Day Scholarship. Please encourage your students to visit our website at http://www.muw.edu/student/diversity/minorityday.html to learn more about how to apply. The deadline to apply for Minority Day is October 28, 2008.
The Summer Bridge Institute is a five week residential program held during the second summer session of summer school. The 2008 Summer Bridge Institute will start on June 28th and end on August 1st. The program assists students in "Bridging the Gap" between high school and their freshman year in college. This is an intensive program consisting of both academic and life skills activities. Full support is provided for books, housing, meals, and tuition. Students will receive 4 college credit hours and many other life skills in which they can utilize in their upcoming college careers.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at pcockrell@muw.edu or 662.329.7350.

AXA Achievement Scholarship

The AXA Achievement Scholarship: awarding $670,000 to AXA Achievers
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ARE YOU AN AXA ACHIEVER?
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To qualify, you must demonstrate:

• Ambition & drive
• Determination to set & reach goals
• Respect for self, family and community
• Ability to suceed in college

Go to http://www.axa-achievement.com/ to learn more about all of our scholarship programs. Download an application. Read the inspiring stories of some AXA Achievers. Apply by December 15, 2008.

10 $25, 000 National Winners
42 $10,000 State Winners

FASHION FOWARD

PUT YOUR BEST FASHION FORWARD & WALK OFF WITH A SCHOLARSHIP

Fashion moves you. Show us how & you could earn a full-or partial scholarship to one of the Arts Institutes schools.

The Passion for Fashion Comptetions awards scholarships to potential students enrolling in Fashion Design or Fashon Marketing & Merchandising & Retail Management Programs.

Deadline for enteries:
November 31, 2008

Learn more at
www.artinstitutes.edu/passionforfashion

Southern Miss High School Dance Day

Your invited!!

Southern Miss

High School Dance Day

Friday, April 16, 2010

Dancers, are you interested in majoring in dance after high school?

High School Dance Day is your opportunity to see what dance at Southern Miss can offer you! You are invited to spend Friday, April 16th, with us in the Theatre & Dance building. Classes in ballet, modern dance, and improvisation will be taught by our faculty. Two levels of Ballet & Modern will be available. In addition, all participants will receive complimentary tickets to the Fall Dance Concert featuring the Southern Miss Repertory Dance Company.

Tentative Schedule

9:30 - 10 - Registration

10 -10:15 - Informal Dance Chat

10:15 - 11 - Mini-Dance Concert

11 - 12:15 - Ballet I & Ballet II

12:15 - 12:45 - Lunch (provided)

1 - 2:15 - Modern Dance I & II

2:15- 3:30 - Improvisation

3:30 - 7:30 - Dinner on you own

7:30 - Spring Dance concert

For a nonrefundable fee of $15, you can participate in all these activities. Make your reservations early, Spaces fill up quickly. Be sure to include a readable email address in order to receive confirmation of registration.
Simply send the information listed below with a check or money order to:

The University of Southern Mississippi

Department of Theatre & Dance

High School Dance Day

118 College Dr. #5052Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001

DEADLINE for entry is April 9, 2010.
If you have further questions, contact us (601)266-4161

CAREERS IN ART - MEMPHIS COLLEGE OF ART

Careers in Art

Saturday, October 11, 2008

on the campus of Memphis College of Art

For all students, parents & teachers
Saturday, October 11,2 008 from 9 a.m. until noon

Registration & Tours of MCA 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.

Register Today - call 1-800-727-1088

MUW SCHOLARS DAY

MUW SCHOLARS DAY -

• NOVEMBER 21, 2008
• FEBRUARY 6, 2009

THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Applying is easy! The following items must be submitted to be eligible to attend:

• Scholars' Day Application
• Official High School Transcript w/ an official ACT Score
• Recommendation form from a counselor or teacher
• Scholars' Day questionnaire

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum ACT composite score of 24 or SAT of 1090.
• Minimum 3.0 College Prep Curriculum GPA
• To be considered for scholarships, students must attend all events during Scholars' Day

DEADLINES:
November 21th Scholars Day - November 7th
February 6th Scholars Day - January 23rd

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:

CENTENNIAL
This full tuition, room & board scholarship, which includes a small book stipend & out of state fees, if applicable, is MUW's most prestigious scholarship. Recipients are required to participate in the Ina E. Gordy Honors College, live in the Honors Residence Hall, & participate in the Honors Summer Study Abroad Program. This scholarship also includes a one time award of $5,000 to be used toward the study abroad program.

HONORS
The average scholarship amount awarded is $25,483 over a 4-year period. This scholarship also includes a one-time award of $2,500 to be used toward the study abroad program. Recipients are required to participate in the Honors College, live in the Honors Residence Hall, & participate in the Honors Study Abroad Program

UNIVERSITY
The amounts of these renewable scholarship packages vary, but the average 4-year award is $23,000. Out-of-State fee scholarships are given if applicable. Recipients are encouraged to participate in Honors College.

RENEAU
The amounts of these renewable scholarship packages vary, but the average 4-year award is $12,000. Out-of-State fee scholarships are given if applicable. Recipients are encouraged to participate in Honors College

Conrad Hollis Scholarship - University of Alabama

Any senior planning on attending University of Alabama is eligible for this scholarship. The amount of the scholarship depends on the funds available. Every senior with average income planning on being a freshman at UA in the fall of 2009 is elgible. There is NO essay, NO minimum GPA, NO ACT score required. You MUST apply to UA by November 3oth to be elibible. In December the University of Alabama will pull all applicants from Lowndes County and notify the scholarship committee, however New Hope Students will get 1st priority, so PLEASE let me know if you are interested so I can notify the commitee. You may email me or stop by.

Belhave College Discover Days

Belhaven Discover Days

• September 19th
• October 17th - Art Discover Days
• October 24th
• November 14th

Register Online: www.belhaven.edu/discoverday.htm

Campus visits are given daily. An appointment may be set up via phone or on thier website.

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

If you have made a difference by volunteering in your community of the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C., next May – by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Even more importantly, you could win recognition that might inspire other young people to follow your example. These prestigious awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals, have honored more that 80,000 middle level and high school students over the past 13 years solely for their volunteer work.
It’s easy to apply:
1. Visit www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential, click on the application link, and follow the on-screen instructions. When asked for the access key, type the word spirit
2. Once you have completed your online application, print it out, sign it and have a parent sign it.
3. Submit your printed application to your school principal or to the head of one of these officially designated local organizations: a county 4-H Group, Girl Scout council, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or affiliate of Hands On Network. They will then select one or more Local Honorees from the applicants in their schools or organizations, and nominate them for state-level judging.

If you need a paper application form, call 877-525-8491 toll free.

All state-level honorees will be announced in February. The top middle level & high school applicant in each state and the District of Columbia, called State Honorees, will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expenses paid trip with at parent to Washington DC next May 2-5. From two to ten runners-up in each state, called Distinguished Finalists, will get bronze medallions. Other state-level winners will be named America’s top ten youth volunteers of the Year in Washington in May. Theses National Honorees are awarded an additional $5,000, gold medallions, crystal trophies and $5,000 grants for the charities of their choice.

In addition, all Local Honorees who have devoted a minimum number of hours to their volunteer activities will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2008

YOUNG ARTS

young ARTS
Aprogram of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts(NFAA)

Open to high school seniors in performing, literary & visual arts.

• $10,000 youngARTS Gold Awards
• $5,000 youngARTS Silver Awards
• $500,000 in Cash Awards
• All-expenses paid youngARTS Week in Miami, Florida
• Exclusive Presidential Scholars in the Arts nominations

Final Registration Deadline: October 1, 2008

Audition/Portfolio Recieved Deadline: Novemeber 3, 2008
(materials must be recieved by 5PM EST on the recieved deadline date. A postmark of Nov 3 will not be accepted)

For More Information: 1-800-970-ARTS or www.nfaa.org

National Service Scholarship

Priority Date: August 1
Award: Two-year award, $2,000 ($500 per semester)
Criteria:

• Must be a freshman or sophomore enrolled in ROTC classes in college
  
• Must have a minimum 20 ACT or a 940 SAT
  
• Not currently on an Army or Air Force scholarship
  
• US citizen
  
• Meet service age requirements
  
• Meet service height/weight requirements
  
• Pass PFT by second semester
  
• Pass DoD medical exam by third semester
  
• Scholarship is conditional on final approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs

No previous ROTC required. No military commitment required.
For more info: 325-3503/1585 or goldbars@armyrotc.msstate.edu

Jackson State University

JSU HIGH SCHOOL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAY
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2008

Early Bird Registration ends September 19, 2008, for the early bird fee is $10 after September 19th the fee will increase to $30 per person. The progam will begin at 9:00 am & end at 1:00pm

For Registration information or questions please contact:
Office of Undergraduate Recruitment: www.jsums.edu , (601)979-2913/5845 or kelvin.w.lattimore@jsums.edu

Voice of Democracy Contest

Voice of Democracy
Patriotic Audio Essay Competition
Grand Prize: $30,000 Scholarship
Posts Prizes (Local):
1st - $1,000.00
2nd - $750.00
3rd - $500.00

The Rules:
Who can enter?
The Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the U.S. Foreign Exchange students & previous winners are ineligible.

What do I need to enter?
Record your original 3-5 minute(+ or – 5 seconds)essay on a standard cassette tape or CD on this year’s theme. Service and Sacrifice by America’s Veterans Benefit Today’s youth by…

Complete Rules & applications are available in my office!

Tiger Day - Sept 6 2008

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Student Aid at LSU will be hosting Tiger Day on September 6, 2008. Hundreds of students and parents will have the opportunity to get a first-hand look of what LSU has to offer. Please feel free to pass along this information to any student who may be interested in visiting LSU. If you have any questions regarding Tiger Day, please feel free to contact me at 225-578-4335 or dchauv2@lsu.edu.

Fall Visit Day for Ole Miss

The Fall Visit Day for Ole Miss is October 4, 2008. Call 662-915-7226 or go to www.olemiss.edu for more information.

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

ARE YOU SCHOLARSHIP MATERIAL??

Horatio Alger Association
Are you scholarship material? If integrity, determination and courage describe you – then you have what it takes. Our scholarships reward students who possess the character to succeed in life. We help students overcome the financial barriers of pursuing higher education. To qualify, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to go to college. See us at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. And apply yourself.

Eligibility :
· Enrolled full time as a high school student, progressing normally toward graduation in the spring/summer of 2009, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation
· Intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution
· Critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred)
· Involvement in co-curricular and community activities
· A minimum gpa of 2.0
· United States Citizen

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 1, 2008

PSAT

Sophomores & Juniors interested in taking the PSAT need to see Mrs. McBrayer to sign up. The test is on Wednesday October 15, 2008. There is a $13 fee to take the test. No test will be ordered without money. NO CHECKS!

Mississippi Valley State Fall Day

FALL HIGH SCHOOL DAY 2008 – Mississippi Valley State University
MS Valley vs. Praire View A & M
Game 5 PM
FREE TICKETS FOR PARTICIPANTS OF HIGH SCHOOL DAY
8am Registration Begins
9am-5pm
RW Harrison HPER Complex

For information contact www.MVSU.edu or 1-800-GO2MVSU