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
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
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:
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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
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
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.
Monday, September 8, 2008
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.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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
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.
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
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