USA FUNDS SCHOLARSHIPS

As the nation’s leading education loan guarantor, USA Funds works to promote access to higher education for all deserving students. For the 2010-2011 academic year USA Funds will award $1,500 scholarships to students with economic need. Full-time and half-time undergraduates are eligible for the awards. Up to 50% of the scholarships will be targeted to students who, in addition to demonstrating financial need, are members of an ethnic minority group or are physically disabled.

Applications will be accepted online between Dec 15, 2009 – Feb 15, 2010. Details about the scholarship program currently are posted on the website: www.usafunds.org/scholarship

"Got Milk" Scholarship

Calling all high school seniors - class of 2010! Are you getting ready to apply for college? If drinking milk is a part of your daily routine, it might help pay your way to college.
The National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign and USA TODAY are calling for entries for the 12th annual Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards. The scholarship will award 25 milk-drinking students who excel in academics, athletics, community service and leadership. Winners will each receive a $7,500 scholarship, attend a special awards ceremony at Disney's Wide World of Sports in Orlando where they'll meet Milk Mustache celebrities, and they'll star in their own milk mustache ad that will appear in USA TODAY.Think you have what it takes? For more information on how to apply head to www.bodybymilk.com


Applications are only accepted online at www.bodybymilk.com until March 5, 2010

KFC Scholars

KFC Scholars
The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program was created in 2006 and is dedicated to assisting students with financial need who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public institution within their legal state of residence. To qualify, a student must be:

• graduating from high school this academic school year
• Maintaining a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
• Enrolling in a public, in state college or university (start date no later than 9/30/10)
• Pursuing a bachelor's degree
• A US Citizen

Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited, public (state-funded) college or university within their state of legal residence, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program.

Students complete their application online at http://www.kfcscholars.org/. The online application will be available from December 1, 2009-February 10, 2010. Students will be asked to provide pertinent information about themselves, & their family life, their activity level during high school, and compose a few short answer responses to various questions. The online application will allow you to save your work as you go. Once the application period closes, a preliminary review of all applications submitted will take place (early March). Based on the preliminary review, students selected a semifinalists will then be asked to provide additional supporting documents.

The scholarship is could be worth up to $20,000 over 4 years for tuition, fees, books, and room & board.

What should you be doing to prepare?
Fill out FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. An estimate of financial need can also be calculated at www.act.org/fane.

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program

The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program
“A Constitutional Speech Contest”

GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program “A Constitutional Speech Contest” is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States on the part of high school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership qualities, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for acceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship.

SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship awards are presented to the three finalist in the Final Round of the National contest as follows: 1st Place - $18,000; 2nd Place - $16,000; and 3rd place - $14,000. Each Department (State) winner who is certified in or and participates in the first round of the National Contest will receive a $1,500 scholarship. Each first round winner who advances to and participates in the 2nd round, but does not advance to the Final round will receive an additional $1,500 scholarship to pursue education beyond high school.
In addition to the scholarships awarded by the National Organization, there are several hundred dollar scholarships awarded at the discretion of the intermediate organization, to participants at the Post, District, or County, and Department levels of competition.

ELIGIBILITY
Eligible contestants must be legal residents of US, under the age of 20 & presently enrolled in high school or junior high school.

For detailed information regarding the topics of the speech & length, please see Mrs. McBrayer.

NAFEPA Scholarship

Purpose
The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially support post-secondary education for qualifying seniors or high school graduates who are attending their first year of college

Eligibility
Candidates for the NAFEPA scholarship will be selected by the NAFEPA affiliate state. Each state may select one candidate to represent their state for the national scholarship program.

Selection Process
Scholarship winners will be selected based on the following areas of equal point value:

• High school or college transcript from fall 2009
• extracurricular activities/leadership activities within the community or church
• Three letters of recommendation, including letters from a principal and faculty member
• Financial need
• A 300 word (max) essay outlining his/her leadership activities and future goals

Scholarship Payment
The full amount of each scholarship will be made payable to the institution of choice.

NAFEPA offers three different scholarships: (1) Stanley J. McFarland, (2)John A. Pfaff, and (3)Iva McCants. Each of the three scholarship awards is $2,500.

DEADLINE: JANUARY 8, 2010

Rural Medical Scholars @ MSU

Summer 2010

Rural Medical Scholars - Mississippi State University - May 30 - July 1, 2010

http://www.rms.msucares.com/

MUW's Scholars Day

This event is a special opportunity for the class of 2010 to come to the MUW campus to compete for MUW's most prestigious scholarships: the Centennial, Honors,University and Reneau Scholarships. During Scholars' Day, students and guests can also explore first hand,MUW's beautiful campus and meet our outstanding faculty, staff and students who are ready to help you meet your full potential. You don't want to miss out on this opportunity. Mark your calendar now for Friday, November 20, 2009 to be a part of this special event.


Eligibility:

• Minimum ACT composite score of 24 or SAT score of 1090 Minimum 3.0 CPC GPA Must attend Scholars' Day
• For more information about Scholars' Day click here or call the Office of Admissions 1.877.462.8439

MUW Hearin Leadership Conference

Today’s students will find that strong leadership skills are a necessity if they are to be successful in the 21st century. At MUW, they are helping prepare students to meet this challenge by offering them the opportunity to attend the Hearin Leadership Conference.

Students attending the conference will also have the opportunity to interview for the distinguished Hearin Leadership Scholarship. The scholarships of $10,000 for four years are based on an interview and demonstrated school and/or community leadership.

WHAT is the Hearin Leadership Conference?
The Hearin Leadership Conference offers high school seniors, who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and have a minimum ACT of 18 and a GPA of 2.5, the opportunity to attend leadership workshops, interact with other student leaders, and hear nationally acclaimed speakers.

WHEN is Hearin Leadership Conference?
The 2010 Hearin Leadership Conference is scheduled for January 29 -31. The conference will begin with lunch for the students and their parents at 11:30 on Friday. The conference will conclude at 11:00 on Sunday.

WHERE is the Hearin Leadership Conference?
The conference will be held on the historic MUW campus.

There is a $50 charge for those selected to attend which covers meals, lodging, and conference materials. Applications are available at www.muw.edu/hearin. Applications are due by January 18, 2010.

Hallmark Institute of Photography

Are you Ready To....

• Meet professional photographers, artists and business people who love to teach?
• Get involved with actual studio shooting sessions?
• See our design lab and imaging theater, envied by today's top professional photographers?
  Learn how we train our graduates to be successful in today's imaging world?
• Talk to our current students about their passion for photography and why they choose Hallmark?

THEN LET'S GET STARTED!

Call our Admissions Office for directions to our Educational Center at 27 Industrial Blvd in Turners Falls, MA. 413-863-2478 or visit http://hallmark.edu/

USM PhotoJournalism Project

The University of Southern Mississippi School of Mass Communications and Journalism is seeking five high school juniors and seniors with the potential to succeed in careers as photojournalists to participate in the second year of Southern Mississippi Photojournalism Project.

The students selected for the program will have the opportunity to work on important stories with several of the country’s top photojournalists. There is no cost to students who are selected to participate. They will provide equipment. Students will need only to provide their own transportation to the Hattiesburg campus for two workshops on January 8-10 and March 26-28, 2010.

The application is may be found online at www.usm.edu/mcj/. The application deadline is November 27, 2009.

Alcorn State High School Day

This is a reminder about our annual fall High School and Community College Day on Saturday, November 14, 2009 and to extend an invitation for you and your students to attend. This day has been set aside to allow high school students, transfer students, chaperones and/or parents an opportunity to visit the campus. Information regarding financial aid, scholarship opportunities, housing and extracurricular programs will be available. Administrators, faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions that you may have concerning Alcorn State University.

The Alcorn family is very excited about this program and look forward to seeing you on our campus for this great event. The agenda for Alcorn State University High School and Community College is as follows:
· 8:00-8:55a.m. - Registration
o The registration will be conducted inside the E.E. Simmons Gymnasium, all students and chaperones will sign in and receive their wrist bands to eat a free lunch and attend the Football Game.

· 9:00-10:30a.m. - General Assembly
o The general assembly will include D.J., Greek Strolls, ASU Drum Line, ASU Gospel Choir, and giveaways.

· 10:30-12:00 (noon) – Academic Schools and Departmental Information/Campus Tours
o Academic Schools and Departmental Information Displays – James L. Bolden Campus Union Ballroom
o Campus Tours - Admissions Counselors

· 12:00 p.m.-2:30p.m. - Lunch
o Bag Lunches will be provided in the E.E. Simmons Gymnasium.

· 2:00p.m. Football Game
o Alcorn State University Braves versus Prairie View A&M; Jack Spinks’ stadium.

Groups and individuals arriving after the end of the morning information session will be required to purchase game tickets and meals. Come enjoy the day with us as we celebrate our High School/Community College Day.

If you have questions please call 1-800-222-6790 or email jbmcdonald@alcorn.edu. Remember your students can submit their applications for admissions to Alcorn University on-line. To register online visit www.alcorn.edu and click on the High School and Community College Day link to complete the registration process.

Ole Miss - Luckyday Scholarship

Luckyday Scholarship

Requirements
In order to be considered by the Luckyday Scholarship Selection Committee, applicants must meet all the following requirements:
· Enroll as a University of Mississippi Freshman
· Meet Mississippi residency requirements
· Score 20 or higher on ACT (or SAT score of 930 or higher)
· Have a high school gpa of 3.2 or higher
· Have remaining financial need after awarding of other scholarships and grants
· Meet all application priority deadlines

To apply for the Luckyday Scholarship, eligible students must submit the following:
· University of Mississippi admissions applications and other required materials http://secure.olemiss.edu/services/appl_index.html
· University of Mississippi Entering Freshman Scholarship Application March 1 is the priority deadline. www.olemiss.edu/depts/financial_aid/pros_freshman.html
· Important: To fill out The University of Mississippi Entering Freshman Scholarship Application, students must submit a University of Mississippi admissions application.
· Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) March 1 is the priority deadline. www.fafsa.ed.gov/

For more information on the Luckyday program at The University of Mississippi, please contact:

Luckyday Program

110 Vardaman Hall

PO Box 1848

University, MS 38677

E-mail: luckyday@olemiss.edu

Mississippi Governor's School

Applications for the 2010 session of Mississippi Governor's School, a residential honors program for high ability 10th & 11th grade students, held at MUW are now available. Student's who are selected for this 3 week residential program receive a full scholarship for tuition, room and board. The dates for the 2010 session are June 6-25, and the theme is Leading in a Time of Change.

There are numerous benefits for students who attend Governor's School. Each scholars will receive three hours of college credit to be used at any university and a $500 scholarship to attend the W. They may qualify for additional scholarships as well. While challenging academics are certainly a cornerstone of the program, residential, recreation, and social aspects are equally important as is the focus of developing leadership potential.

Applications, flyers, and brochures are available at www.muw.edu/govschool

ACT Prep Class

ACT Prep Class

Time: 8am — 5pm
Date: November 14 & November 21

· A 2 day course that meets for 4 hours for each subject area
· Ages 14 & up
· Receive test taking tips in English, Reading, Math, and Science from subject area teachers
· Experience the ACT test and receive personal feedback on your scores
· Receive information for test registration
· And more..
ENROLL NOW
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 13TH

Class Location: Frank P. Phillips YMCA Conference Room
Cost: $85

Lunch will be provided

For more information call 662-328-7696
for
Yolonda Troupe-Williams

David G. Hall, MD Memorial Scholarship

David G. Hall, MD Memorial Scholarships

The MAFP foundation will donate up to $3,500 of scholarship monies to Mississippi seniors this school year who have an aptitude in the sciences and an interest in pursuing a career in the field of medicine. One overall scholarship of $1,250 will be awarded to an outstanding senior, as well as smaller scholarships to other deserving seniors.

NOTE: The requirements for this scholarship have changed this year. Please be sure to access the newly revised application form at http://www.msafp.org/custom.asp?id=86.

• Each student that you feel meets the above criteria should submit the application, along with their 500-word essay titled, “The Family Physician: Providing Your Medical Home” to their school counselor.
• The essay should “Describe the impact of a Family Physician in your life or the life of your family and/or the role of the Family Physician in your community. In what ways do Family Physicians strengthen the various aspects of the community?”
• The school counselor should select a committee to judge the entries you receive and select one winning essay entry to represent your school in the statewide scholarship competition. The essay should be grammatically correct and accurate in terms of spelling and word usage.
• The essays will be disqualified if the essay is not written about a family physician. (Definition of a family physician is on the application form.)
• Each school will select an internal essay deadline and include this date on the Contest Rules page prior to duplicating.
• Please mail the school’s winning essay to the MAFP Foundation, 133 Executive Drive, Suite E, Madison, MS 39110.

All applications must be postmarked on or before March 31, 2010 to be considered for the scholarship.

John C. Stennis Scholarship in Political Science

The John C. Stennis Scholarships in Political Science are offered by Mississippi State University's Department of Political Science and Public Administration. They are provided to highly qualified entering freshmen and community college graduates.

MSU proudly offers graduating high school seniors John C. Stennis Scholarships in Political Science. The Stennis Scholarships, established to honor this illustrious alumnus of the University, are awarded to promising young Mississippians with a strong commitment to public service.

The scholarship continues for four years or until graduation (whichever comes first). However, students must continue to major in political science and maintain a cumulative "B" average with a normal academic load of at least fifteen hours per semester. The Scholarship includes an Educational Enhancement Fund stipend of $1,600 per student, usually for internships in Washington, D.C.

Criteria:
be resident of Mississippi
have a high school average of "B"
be of good character

Students desiring to compete for this scholarship should submit an application along with 2 letters of reference from teachers or administrators as well as your transcript(which should include the Fall 2009 semester)

Deadline is February 26, 2010.

College Night

College Night

Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 6:00

There will be several colleges & military representatives on hand.

MUW's Scholars Day

Scholars' Day
Class of 2010

This event is a special opportunity for the class of 2010 to come to the MUW campus to compete for MUW's most prestigious scholarships: The Centennial, Honors, University, and Reneau Scholarships. During Scholars' Day students and guests can also explore firsthand MUW's beautiful campus and meet outstanding faculty, staff and students who are ready to help you meet your full potential. You don't want to miss this opportunity.

Mark your calendar now for NOVEMBER 20, 2009 or February 12, 2010 and be part of this special event.

Eligibility:

• Minimum ACT composite score 24 or SAT of 1090
• Minimum 3.0 CPC GPA
• Must attend Scholars' Day

For more information visit:

www.muw.edu/admissions2/scholars/

or call 1-877-462-8439

Miriam Scarborough Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to assist a female high school graduate to attend a college or university of their choice located in the State of Mississippi. Each award granted is for one scholarship for one year – not to exceed $1,000. Monies are paid directly to the designated school in two installments correlating with the school’s academic calendar. This scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement, leadership and need.

Application Requirements
· Female Mississippi resident and high school graduate
· Accepted by a college or university in Mississippi
· ACT score of 24 or higher (1100 on SAT)
· Should have a 2.5 gpa or higher on a 4.0 grading system for 7 semesters
· Leadership resume for grades 10 -12 (include school, community, and church activities)
· A statement of Financial need completed by parent/guardian
· An itemized expense sheet for academic year

Qualified applicants will be requested to attend an interview with a local Miriam Scarborough Scholarship Committee.

Completed applications are due to the counselor or Mississippi State PEO chapter member no later than February 1.

Scholarships are announced in March.

The grading criteria used is as follows:
· 25% ACT/SAT score
· 25% GPA
· 25% Leadership
· 25% Need

Applications available in my office - **remember it needs a 7 semester gpa – you will not have that until Christmas!

ACT Poster Contest

ACT wants to encourage students to tap into their creativity and possibly qualify for a scholarship--through the national ACT Poster Concept Contest.

Students can enter the contest by designing a poster that encourages other students to attend college and to take the ACT® as their college entrance exam. We will use the winning design concept to produce the 2010-2011 ACT test date information poster we distribute to high schools nationwide.

The Contest is open to high school students who are residents of any one of the 50 United States and who are eligible and applying for 2010 or 2011 admission to a two-year or four-year college in the United States.

The first place winner will receive a $5,000 nonrenewable scholarship to his or her college of choice. Second and third place winners will receive $2,500 and $1,000 scholarships respectively.
The Official Entry Form and poster must be postmarked on or between October 19, 2009, and January 30, 2010. The Poster Concept Contest winners will be announced in March 2010 on the ACT website.

Visit www.actstudent.org/postercontest for the Official Entry Form, Information Sheet, and Complete Official Rules.

Please encourage your students to take advantage of this unique opportunity!

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WINContest subject in all respects to the complete Official Rules available online at www.actstudent.org/postercontest or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope (S.A.S.E.) to ACT Poster Contest (11), 500 ACT Drive, Iowa City, IA 52243. Contest is open only to high school level students who are residents of any one of the 50 United States and who are eligible and applying for 2010 or 2011 admission to a two-year or four-year college in the United States. If an entrant is under 18 years of age at the time of entry, a parent or legal guardian must sign the Official Entry Form and all other documents required by the Official Rules. Contest entry period begins on October 19, 2009, and ends on January 30, 2010. Contest is void where prohibited by law. Sponsor: ACT, Inc., ACT Poster Contest (11), 500 ACT Drive, Iowa City, IA 52243.

UA - University Days

The University of Alabama
University Days!

For High School Seniors only:
· Friday, October 23, 2009
· Wednesday, November 11,2009

For all prospective students:
· Friday, February 5, 2010
· Monday, February 15, 2010

www.universitydays.ua.edu

MSU Health Professions Scholarship Panel

USM Updates

New Deadline for Freshman Scholarships

February 1 is the new deadline for all merit-based scholarships offered through the Office of Admissions. Thus, the latest standardized test scores that students may submit to be considered for scholarship-awarding purposes are the December ACT and January SAT

Students who want to be considered for the Academic Excellence Scholarship, Regional Scholarship (for nonresident students), and Golden Opportunity Scholarship (for MS resident only) should be admitted to Southern Miss by the deadline for February 1. No application is necessary for students to be considered for these scholarships.

Students who want to compete for the Presidential Scholarship, Leadership Scholarship, and the Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholarship (for MS residents only) must complete and submit the 2010 Competitive Freshman Programs Application by the postmarked deadline of February 1.

For more information about scholarship opportunities at Southern Miss, including eligibility criteria, please visit www.usm.edu/admissions/scholarships.

NEW CONSIDERATION CRITERIA FOR HONORS COLLEGE ADMISSION

New deadline for application to the Honors College: February 1

Admission to the Honors College is competitive. Successful applicants are offered admissions based on a combination of performance on standardized test (ACT/SAT), high school academic record, evidence of creativity and leadership, and relative strength of the applicant pool. Generally, the minimum criteria for consideration are 27 ACT (combined SAT score of 1210) and a 3.5 core high school gpa (as calculated by the Office of Admissions).

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

AFA Teens for Alzheimer's Awareness College Scholarship

A $5,000 scholarship for a deserving college-bound student
Annual deadline: February 15

Share your story....

Write an essay about how Alzheimer's disease has changed or impacted your life and what you have learned about yourself, your family and/or your community in the face of coping with Alzheimer's disease.

For scholarship details and an application visit http://www.afateens.org/ or call 866-AFA-8484

ALL HIGH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP

This Scholarship is for student athletes only. The award is 4 $5,000 dollar scholarships

The All High Sports scholarship fund was formed to assist high school athletes as they move on to the next level. We understand that players trying to participate in athletics may not receive a full scholarship. Our company has decided to help 4 athletes every year to fulfill their dream of becoming a college student-athlete.
Minimum Requirements:
· At least 1 year of playing varsity athletics
· 2.0 GPA
· Either High School Junior or Seniors

Here is a link to the application http://www.allhighsports.com/

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Alcorn State University Senior Day

Alcorn State University announces their fall High School Senior & Community College Day on Saturday, November 14, 2009. This day has been set aside to allow high school students an opportunity to visit the campus. Information regarding financial aid, scholarship opportunities, housing and extracurricular programs will be available. Administrators, faculty, staff and students will be on hand to answer questions.

Please arrive at the Davey L. Whitney HPER Complex by 9:00. This will allow you time to register and receive your tickets for the game and lunch. Following the information session and visits with departmental representatives will be the feature attraction of the day, the Football game versus Prairie View A& M (2:00).

If you have questions, please call 1-800-222-6790 or email jbmcdonald@alcorn.edu.

You are What You Learn Contest

http://www.ed.gov/iamwhatilearn/index.html

You are what you learn. Follow this link to find out how what you have learned could get you $1,000 to use towards college, books, or whatever you would like.

Judson College Preview & Scholarship Day

Judson College

Preivew & Scholarship Day
November 14, 2009

To take part in scholarship day testing: Register at Jewett Hall 8:15 - 8:30

General Registration (for all not testing) 9:00 - 9:30 Jewett Hall

Applications for Admissions are Due: November 14, 2009

AXA Achievement Scholarship

· Are you active in your community?
· Have you led a project that benefits others?
· Have you overcome personal challenges?

You may qualify for an AXA Achievement Scholarship of $10,000 or $25,000!

Learn more and download an application at:
www.axa-achievement.com

Apply by December 15, 2009

MUW Minority Day

MUW’s 7th Annual Minority Day will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 9:00am to 5:00 pm. The theme is “Dancing through the Past, Stepping into your Future” Check in starts at 9:00am in the Cochran Hall Ballroom. This program is hosted by members of IMAGE (Increasing Minority Access to Graduate Education) at MUW.

This program aspires to increase minority awareness in applying to and attending college. This year, student will have an opportunity to interview for a Minority Day Scholarship ranging from $250.00 - $500.00.

Minority Day applications are available online or from Mrs. McBrayer. Student’s need to RSVP for Minority Day by FRIDAY, OCT 23, 2009. Only 100 students will be considered and selected to attend Minority Day. Students selected to attend will be notified of their acceptance on or before October 28. There will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Minority day is open to juniors and seniors.

For more information regarding Minority Day visit: http://www.muw.edu/student/diversity/ or contact Ms. Brittany Love, Minority Day Chairperson at 662.329.7350 or via-email at bsl@muw.edu or pcockrell@muw.edu

Black & Gold Day

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Thad Cochran Center
Check-in: 1-2 pm
Sponsored by the Office of Admissions
For high school seniors and parents

At Black & Gold Day, you can;
· Join guided tours
· Tour a freshman residence hall
· Attend seminars on admission, financial aid and scholarship
· Find out more about academic majors and student organizations
· Go to the Southern Miss vs Memphis football game at The Rock (Only guests who have officially checked in for Black & Gold Day will be able to obtain tickets to the football game.)

Westminister College - Scholarship Opportunity

WANT TO GET OUT OF MISSISSIPPI?

Westminster College in New Wilmington, PS is offering the Jerb Miller Scholarship. The scholarship is open to a student with a 3.5 or higher GPA & requires a recommendation from Mr. DeVenney. The four-year award is worth $64,000 ($16,000 per year). If interested, see Mrs. McBrayer.

Deadline: October 31, 2009

Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Coca−Cola Scholars Program
WHEN TO APPLY:If you meet the eligibility requirements, APPLY HERE!
Submit your application BEFORE October 31!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
1. Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each year for one of 250 four-year, achievement-based scholarships. Students will find the application link on this web-page between August 1 and October 31. The deadline is October 31st and the student must be a senior at the time of application.
2. Approximately 2,200 applicants will be selected as Semifinalists in mid-November and notified by mail and email. Semifinalists must then complete a secondary application, including essays, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation. Semifinalist applications will be due by mid-January. Our Program Review Committee will select 250 Finalists to advance to the final interview phase. Notifications are sent mid-February.
3. In April, the 250 Finalists are invited to Atlanta for personal interviews. The Finalists are interviewed by a National Selection Committee representing outstanding leaders in business, government, education and the arts. 50 students are then designated as National Scholars and receive awards of $20,000 for college; 200 students are designated as Regional Scholars and receive awards of $10,000 for college.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS APPLICANTS MUST BE:
• CURRENT high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States (or select DoD schools);
• U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Temporary Residents (in a legalization program); Refugees; Asylees; Cuban-Haitian Entrants; or Humanitarian Parolees;• anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application;
• planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;
• carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school.APPLICANTS MAY NOT:
• be children or grandchildren of employees, officers or owners of Coca−Cola bottling companies, The Coca−Cola Company, Company divisions or subsidiaries;

Horatio Alger Scholarship

3 $5,000 Scholarships Awarded Funded through the generosity of the Members of the Horatio Alger Association.
The Horatio Alger Mississippi Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to students in the State of Mississippi who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Mississippi Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
* be enrolled full time as a high school senior in Mississippi, progressing normally toward graduation, and planning to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
* have a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution);
*critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
*involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
*demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0);
*be a resident of Mississippi and
*be a citizen of the United States

https://www.horatioalger.org//scholarships/program_mississippi.cfm

USM Luckyday Citizenship Scholars Program

The University of Southern Mississippi’s Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program is now accepting applications for 2010. 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 Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program at USM has been name the Best Practice in Student Services for 2006 by the Institutions of Higher Learning of Mississippi and has been recognized nationally by the National Association of Student Affairs Professionals Association with the Silver Award in 2007 for being the second best practice in its area nationally. The Luckyday Foundations Citizenship Scholars Program at Southern Miss will be providing $16,000 over four-year period. Additionally, a one-time $4,000 study abroad scholarship offered to at least 20 students each year provides a life changing opportunity to experience cultures different from their own.

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

If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at Luckyday@usm.edu or 601-266-5981. Visit www.usm.edu/luckyday where you can print a copy of the application and learn more about the Luckyday program. The deadline to apply for The Luckyday Citizenship Scholars Program is February 1, 2010.

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Apply for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award!

If you’ve made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1000 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 nearly 90,000 middle level and high school students over the past 14 years solely for their volunteer work.

It is easy to apply! Just visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.principals.org/prudential , click on the “How to Apply” link, and follow the onscreen instructions. When asked for the access key, type the word spirit. (If you need a paper application form, call 877-525-8491)

All state-level honorees will be announced in February. The top middle level and high school applicant in each state and the District of Columbia, call State Honorees, will receive and unrestricted award of $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, and an all-expense paid trip with a parent to Washington, D.C., next May 1-4.

From two to ten runners-up in each state, called Distinguished Finalists, will get bronze medallions. Other state-level winners will receive Certificates of Excellence.

Finally, ten of the State Honorees will be named America’s top ten youth volunteers of the year at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C., in early May. These National Honorees are awarded an additional $5,000, gold medals, crystal trophies, and $5,000 grants for the charities of their choice.

Application Deadline: November 2, 2009

MISS TEEN USA

Over $549,000.00 available in scholarships!

Date & Site:
Miss Mississippi Teen USA Pageant ~ Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Riley Center in Meridian, MS

To Qualify:
Contestants need to be single, never married or given birth to a child. a US citizen, a resident of Mississippi and between the ages of 14 and under 19 years of age as of February 1, 2010.

Judging Categories:
Interview, Physical Fitness/Swimsuit, Evening Gown..NO TALENT COMPETITION

Contact information:
502.979.3456 or email apply@premierpageants.com

http://www.missmississippiusa.com/ ~ http://www.missmississippiteenusa.com/

John F. Kennedy Profile fo Courage Essay Contest

Essay Topic:
Write an original and creative essay of less than 1,000 words that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by JFK in Profiles of Courage. Use at least five varied sources such as newspaper, articles, books, and/or personal interviews to:

• Describe& analyze the decisions, actions, and risks of an elected public official in the US since 1956 who has couragesly addressed a political issue at the local, state, national, or international level.

Guidelines:

• 
  Subject must be an elected official in the US since 1956. Students are encourage to choose an original subject and tell a story that has not yet been told.
• Essays must demonstrate an understanding of President Kennedy's definition of political courage. See website.
• Essays must include a bibliography of at least five varied, reliable resources, including a non-internet source.
• John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward M. Kennedy and past Profile in Courage Award reciepents are not eligible topics for essays.

Awards:

• First-place winner is awarded $5,000. 2nd place recieves $1,000 & up to five finalists recieve $500.
• The nomination teacher of the 1st place winner will recieve the JFK Public Service grant for $500 to encourage student leadership & civic engagement.

Eligiblity:

• US high school students in grade 9-12 attending public, parochial, or home schools
• Past winners & finialists are not eligible
• Employees of Fidelitey Investments & members of their families are not eligible.

Contest Registration & Submission:

All students must register online. Essays can be submitted online (perferred) or via regular mail by the postmark date of January 9, 2010.

For complete guidelines, visit the Profiles of Courage Award at www. jfklibrary.org.

VFW Scholarships

The local VFW has SCHOLARSHIPS that are available for students in grades 6-12. The Students are required to write an essay and will be awarded bonds and scholarships worth up to $3500.

For more information the web site is www.vfw.org. Click on Programs, then scholarships

Ole Miss Fall Visit Day

University of Mississippi's Fall Visit Day is October 17, 2009.
to register go to www.olemiss.edu/admissions/springfallvisit.html

DSU Day

You’re invited:
Join us for DSU Day!
Saturday, September 19
Check out the campus and learn about all the
great opportunities waiting for you at Delta State.
Find out more at www.deltastate.edu


Schedule of Events
11:00 – 12:30
Optional Open House for all Residence Halls
12:30 – 12:45
Registration
H.L. Nowell Student Union, 1st Floor Main Entrance
12:45 – 1:15
Welcome/Information Session
H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor East Lobby
1:15 – 2:45
Campus Tour/Academic Fair
H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor West Lobby
2:45 – 3:00
Wrap-up & Administering of Surveys
H.L. Nowell Student Union, 2nd Floor East Lobby
Register for DSU Day at www.deltastate.edu today!
SPACE IS LIMITED

Tugaloo College High School Day

The team of Enrollment Management has scheduled HIGH SCHOOL/COMMUNITY COLLEGE DAY (during Tougaloo’s 140th Founders’ Week) for high school Junior/Senior and Community College students for Friday, October 16, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sign-in will be from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

The day’s activities will include the following: admissions requirements, financial aid counseling, academic affairs overview, campus tours, complimentary lunch, and mini greek show.

We are requesting that you inform your seniors or community college students. We will set up in the George A. and Ruth B. Owens Health & Wellness Center. We have enclosed a response sheet for you to copy and have students to fax or mail back to us. They are more than welcome to email us at jjacobs@tougaloo.edu or whether they will be able to attend. If it is more convenient for you to email the names of the students along with your name as counselor, please do so. Please respond by mail, fax, or email Thursday, October 1, 2009.

Feel free to contact me with questions at 601-977-7765 or 1-888-42GALOO (601-977-7768). Thank you for your cooperation in educating our youth.

Mississippi Valley State High School Day

MVSU's Fall High School Visit Day is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2009.
Registration begins at 8:00am at the RW Harrison HPER Complex.

MVSU will be playing Texas Southern - the participants of High School Day will be able to attend teh game free.

http://www.mvsu.edu/

TEST GEAR

Test Gear is a free online ACT, PSAT, and SAT Test Prep site. To access this site, use the following directions:

1. Go online to www.esfweb.com
2. Click on "Go Directly to Home Page"
3. Click on "Planning for College"
4. Choose "ACT and SAT" from the menu on the right
5. Click on "test GEAR" logo
6. Click on "Create a new portfolio"
7. Enter site ID: 12124038. Enter password: college planning9. Choose "test GEAR"

Education Services Foundation (ESF) is a free college planning company located on Lakeland Drive.

Oh, The Places You'll Go Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Apply now for the 2010 OH, THE PLACES YOU’LL GO! College Scholarship Program. Earn a $5,000 scholarship award for the college of your choice!

About:
Dr. Suess’s Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship recognizes a high school senior who understands and values the limitless possibilities that education can offer with at scholarship award.

Award:
First Place: $5,000 – One scholarship awarded

Who can enter:
Applicants must be 12th grade high school students graduating in the spring 2010, age 21 or under.

How to Enter:
Visit www.ohtheplaces.org to print out an application

Deadline:
Entries must be postmarked by February 15, 2010, and mailed to Oh, the Places You’ll Go! College Scholarship Program.

Free Test Tutorials

Free Test Tutorials
· ACT
· ASVAB
· SAT
· Advanced Placement Exams

1. Go to www.mlc.lib.ms.us
2. Double click on “services to library”tab
3. Double click on the fourth link down in the left column labeled “Learn-A-Test” link
4. Double click on the “learn a test” line inside the first paragraph
5. Create a user account or login if you have an existing account
6. Click on the test(s) that you would like to practice.

ACT Dates

School Code
250-665
FEE WAIVERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR 11TH & 12TH GRADERS THAT RECEIVE FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH

ACT DATES 2009-2010
Test Date Registration Deadline Late Fee Required**
September 12, 2009 August 7, 2009 Aug 8 -21, 2009
October 24, 2009 September 18, 2009 Sept. 19 –Oct 2, 2009
December 12, 2009 November 6, 2009 Nov 7 – 20, 2009
February 6, 2010 January 5, 2010 Jan. 6 – 15, 2010
April 10, 2010 March 5, 2010 Mar 6 – 19, 2010
June 12, 2010 May 7, 2010 May 8 – 21, 2010
**If you miss the regular deadline, you can register during the late period, but must pay the additional nonrefundable late fee.

Y Teens Life Skills

The YMCA has partnered with Columbus & Lowndes County School Districts to offer high school seniors a class that will be giving them skills for life. This class is one day a week for the Fall 2009 semester, the instructor comes to you and seniors get prepared for the journey of life after graduation.

The following sessions will be provided:

• Be Whole (how to have a healthy spirit, mind, & body)
• Character Development (faith, honesty, caring, respect & responsibility)
• Service Learning
• Leadership
• Survival Skills

See me for application or more information.

SCHOOL STARTS AUGUST 6, 2009!

School Year 2009-2010

Before schedules will be issued the following must be complete

1. ALL students must provide two (2) new forms of residency verification. (Acceptable forms are the following, one of which must be either b/c or g :)
   a. Filed homestead exemption application form
   b. Mortgage documents or property deed
   c. Apartment or Home lease
   d. Utility Bills
   e. Driver’s license
   f. Voter precinct identification
   g. Automobile registration
   h. Affidavit and/ or personal visit by a designated school district official
   i. Any other document that will objectively and unequivocally establish that the parent or guardian resides within the school district.
2. All students must pay a $10 processing fee
3. All students must have their student ID pictures taken.
4. Any & all fines from the previous year must be paid.
5. All students must fill out a new student information sheet

• 11th & 12th graders may pick up schedules Monday, August 3rd from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm.
• 9th & 10th graders may pick up schedules Tuesday, August 4th from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm.
• Parking stickers may be picked up on the day you pick up your schedule. Proof of insurance and driver’s license is required.
• Dress code will be enforced for all students on those two days, including open house.
• Freshman orientation will be held Tuesday, August 4th at 6:00 pm in the High School Gym.
• Open House will be held Tuesday, August 4th at 6:00 pm for 10th -12th graders in the NHHS building
• There will be absolutely NO schedule changes unless the NHHS office made a scheduling mistake.

A copy of the NHHS dress code and student information sheet may be found on the NHHS web site at http://www.lowndes.k12.ms.us/NHH/index.htm

Senior Deadlines

Just a reminder - your scholarship information & Hall of Fame applications are due by Friday, May 1st!!

Balanced Man Scholarship

The Mississippi Beta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship is available. The scholarship is open to any student w/ an ACT score of 24 or higher, who will be attending Mississippi State University in the fall. The purpose of the scholarship is to reward a young man who is well rounded. They are looking for someone who has succeeded in school, athletics and the community.

Deadline May 20, 2009.

Book Allowance

Zeta Amicae Auxiliary is offering a book allowance scholarship. Any student with a 2.6 on 4.0 scale experiencing economic hardship can apply. The deadline is APRIL 24th ! the application must be received by April 24th, not postmarked by.

If you have any questions, please call or email 662.242.0459 or andrewsm@columbus.k12.ms.us or atwmm@yahoo.com

Applications are available on the bulletin board outside Mrs. McBrayer’s office.

MS Section of the American Nuclear Society Scholarship

The Undergraduate Scholarship Program of the Mississippi Section of the American Nuclear Society is an academic competition for scholarships that originally began in 2006 as the Incoming College Freshman Scholarship Program. College undergraduates, including incoming freshmen, from the state of Mississippi may enter the Scholarship Program by submitting the scholarship application.

The objective of the Scholarship is to support the objectives of the Section by offering the Scholarship to graduates of Mississippi high-schools who will be enrolled, full-time, in college courses pursuing science, mathematics, and/or technical courses with an interest in working in nuclear science and technology.

The Section will give a maximum of two Scholarships annually. Each award is $1000.

Deadline for applications: May 1, 2009

MTAG

**DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR MTAG

Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
Program OverviewCreated by the Mississippi Legislature this program is designed to provide financial aid assistance to Mississippi residents attending state approved public and nonprofit two-year and four-year eligible colleges and universities. The primary objective of the MTAG is to provide educational opportunities for students who wish to pursue post secondary education in the state.
Important DatesApplication Dates: January 1 – September 15 Supporting Documents Deadline: October 15
Eligibility Requirements for Entering Freshman:
Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi for one year prior to application
Have a high school cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale or GED certificate (submit copy of GED test scores and GED certificate) or completion of Home School program (submit signed transcript of 9th through 12th grades)
Have scored a minimum of a 15 on the National ACT
Be accepted and enrolled full-time at an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi
Receive less than the full Federal Pell Grant as determined by the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid uses the latest version of the results of the FAFSA process to determine an applicant's Pell Grant eligibility.
Must be pursuing first certificate, first associate or first bachelors degree

http://www.mississippi.edu/riseupms/financialaid-state.php

LSU Architecture & Interior Design Workshop

A Summer Career Discovery Workshop for High School Students Interested in Architecture & Interior Design

The school of Architecture and Department of Interior Design at LSU in Baton Rouge will be offering a one-week career exploration workshop, June 7-13, 2009. The fee association with the workshop is $500 all expenses in conjunction to the workshop is included in fee. Partial & full scholarships may be awarded if funds are available and are based upon financial need. To be considered for one of these scholarships, please complete the financial information section on the application.

In the workshop you will meet professional designers, learn how they work, and learn how they prepared for their careers. As part of the workshop you will explore design ideas in studios, go on field trips, attend lectures, and participate in critiques and seminars. Through your experiences, you will learn what a design professional does, how they become licensed, and the opportunities available in the fields of architecture and interior design.

To apply for the Design Career Discovery Workshop, interested students must fill out an application and return it along with the required 500 word essay and 2 letters of recommendations. Applications and fees are due on or before May 4, 2009. Please make checks or money order payable to Louisiana State University and on the memo line please write Career Discovery Workshop.

Workshop is open to upcoming juniors & seniors. Applications see Mrs. McBrayer

MSU Spring Open House/Super Bulldog Weekend

In conjunction w/ Super Bulldog Weekend, the office of admissions and scholarships will host Spring Open House, the universities larges recruiting event of the year in the university's premier tailgating area, The Junction. Spring Open House will be on Friday, April 17 from 2:00 -4:00 and will include residence hall and campus tours as well as a university-wide academic and organization fair. Students and their parents will also have the opportunity to speak with representatives from the Office of Admissions and Scholarships one on one.

Along with the exciting SEC baseball games & the Maroon & White Spring football scrimmage at 5:30 (admission is free)of Super Bulldog Weekend, Spring Open House will also be held in conjunction with the annual Cotton District Arts Festival and Old Main Music Festival that will both take place on Saturday, April 18th.

For more information regarding Spring Open House and Super Bulldog Weekend, please visit the Office of Admissions & Scholarships events website at admissions.msstate.edu/events or contact our office directly at admit@msstate.edu.

Teen Police Academy

The Columbus Police Dept. is looking for a few good teenagers who would like to explore the field of Law Enforcement. Students will get a chance to experience Law Enforcement in a hands on environment. The one-week program will be from 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. The student and their parents have to agree that the student will no miss any class. If the student has something else planned during the same time, they are encouraged to apply another year.

ELIGIBILITY
The program is different from the CPD's Explorer Program in that we are looking for the cream of the crop, young people from high schools in Columbus & Lowndes County. They must have a minimum total average of a B- and be between 16-18 years old. Since we will only have a max of 20 students, we expect competition to be strong. The selection is as follows:
* The student must be a resident of Columbus or Lowndes County.
* The student must possess a total academic average of at least a B- and it has to be verified via a letter from Principal of their school.
*The student must be referred to the program via a letter from the counselor of their school
*The student cannot have any negative disciplinary actions in their school within the prior school year.
*The student must be at least 16 years old and not older than 18 years on the first day of the Teen Police Academy
*The student must be prepared to attend every class and not miss any days. Both the student and their parents must sign a written agreement to that effect.

Camp Dates - June 8 - 12, 2009
For more information and applications see a counselor.

Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club Scholarship

Tupelo Elvis Presley Fan Club

$1000.00 Music Scholarship

One deserving SENIOR will win a one thousand dollar music scholarship
The RULES are Simple:
· You MUST be a SENIOR enrolled now and graduating in 2009
· You Must send a demo tape (Audio or Video) including Name, Age, School and Day and Evening Phone Numbers to:
DIANE WHITT
244 CR 530
Shannon, MS 38868

Tapes must be received by March 31st 2009

FINALIST WILL BE NOTIFIED AND A WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN AT A LIVE FINALE ON MAY 5TH 2009

For more information please contact

whitt@ms.metrocast.net

MML Scholarship

The MML is proud to announce the 17th Annual MML Scholarship Program.

A $2,000 scholarship is open to any high school senior in Mississippi who plans to attend an accredited community or junior college, college or university in Mississippi. A second $2,000 scholarship is restricted to the children or grandchildren of Mississippi municipal officials and employees.

Applicants for both scholarships must write an essay on the topic “Why I Should Consider a Career in Municipal Government.” The three members if the MML Scholarship & Awards Committee will judge the entries. These members represent almost every form of municipal leadership. For more information on the judging criteria, please refer to the application.

Winners and their parents will be recognized on July 15, 2009 during the MML Annual Conference in Biloxi and their essays will be published in Mississippi Municipalities magazine.

An application is available in the counselor’s office. Deadline is Friday, May 15, 2009.

Should you have questions, please call June Dunlap at the Mississippi Municipal League at 601-353-5854, 800-325-7641 or via email at june1@mmlonline.com.

David G. Vaughan Memorial Scholarship

DAVID GLENN VAUGHANMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The David Glenn Vaughan Memorial Scholarship is a one time, $500.00 scholarship, offered to a graduating New Hope High School Senior who has chosen a career in the field of business or education. The student must participate in athletics.
The student must have maintained a 3.0 (B) or better average through high school and plan to enroll in an accredited institution for higher learning.
Student must have attended New Hope High School for both Junior & Senior years. The student should have a clear disciplinary record, including no suspensions, and should possess high moral and personal characteristics. The student should exhibit those qualities of leadership respected by both students and teachers.
The application should be completed and returned to Holli McBrayer by March 2, 2009.
Scholarship money will be paid directly to the institution in the recipient’s name.
Please include the following with your completed application:
· Section I, II & III
· Copy of official transcript
· One letter of reference

Applications available in my office!

Robert C. Byrd Scholarship

The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program

Jackson, MS - The Mississippi Department of Education is accepting applications for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program. The federally funded program is named in honor of Senator Robert C. Byrd of West Virginia. The scholarship program is open to graduating high school seniors and eligible general education development recipients. Furthermore, the scholarship program will award 65 to 70 scholarships worth $1,500 each. The scholarships are renewable for up to three additional years of undergraduate study at any postsecondary institution of higher education in the United States excluding military academies.

The selection criteria is designed to ensure that all eligible students receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, economic background, educational expenses, or financial need. Scholarships are awarded based upon academic merit and the promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. A nine-member scholarship selection committee, composed of school board members, administrators, counselors, teachers, and parents, will select Mississippi’s “Byrd Scholars” from among the state’s four congressional districts.

Applications for the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program are available through local school district superintendents, high school principals, headmasters, high school counselors, or the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) at (601) 359-4305. Also, the application maybe downloaded from MDE’s website at www.mde.k12.ms.us/scholarship/scholdev.html.

The deadline for submission of the application is March 31, 2010. All applications must be received or postmarked by the deadline.

Sara Lawrence Memorial Schoalrship to MUW

Each year the Pilot Club of Columbus Inc awards the Sara Lawrence Memorial Scholarship to MUW to an incoming freshman from Lowndes County in the amount of $1000, which is paid $500 per semester directly to MUW. The scholarship is based on financial need and grades, as well as accomplishments during high school.

Deadline April 1, 2009. Applications are available in my office.

2009 MCB JAMES DOYLE CASE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Mississippi Council for the Blind, awards two $6,000 scholarships annually. The application is available at www.acb.org/mcb
The scholarship submissions must be postmarked no later than Saturday, February 28, 2009. The awards are presented to the individuals at the MCB annual state convention, which will be held in Jackson, MS, in early April.

Please check the website for all scholarship eligibility.

Columbus Officers' Spouses Club Scholarship

The COSC is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors and continuing education students. Each applicant must be a dependent of either an active duty, retired, MIA, active duty reservists, or deceased military member associated with Columbus AFB. A DEERS Verification Form must be submitted with application. Applications can be obtained at the CAFB Education Center, CAFB Family Support Center, Financial aid/scholarships offices, or high school guidance offices.

For more information contact
Crystal Branco, Scholarship Chair 662-434-9263

Application Deadline
Monday, March 16, 2009

Ole Miss Summer College for High School Students

Ole Miss is looking for the brightest and the best of the Classes of 2010 & 2011 to participate in the 29th annual Summer College for High School Students. The Summer College is comprised of twelve programs and institutes in a variety fo disciplines and varying degrees of difficulty.

Each summer outstanding high school students from across the US (and some foreign countries) converge on the University of Mississippi’s Oxford Campus to participate in the Summer College experience. Students live in a university resident hall during a four-week summer session and enroll in two college courses for which they can earn up to 7 hours of college credit. Additionally, they participate in campus activities, career exploration, networking, and social activities with other Summer College Students: all while being under the careful supervision of a professional staff and trained college student counselors.

Students must meet the admissions requirements set by the Board of Trustees of the State Institutions of Higher Learning. Any student with a 3.2 GPA on 15 academic courses on the College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC) –OR- minimum of 25 ACT and 3.5 on 10 academic courses on the CPC is eligible.

www.outreach.olemiss.edu/SCHS

David G. Hall, M.D. Memorial Scholarship

The Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Board of Trustees established the David G. Hall, M.D. Memorial Scholarship to award scholarships to seniors in schools across Mississippi who have an aptitude in the sciences and interest in pursuing a career in the field of medicine.

The foundation will donate up to $3,500 of scholarship monies to Mississippi seniors this school year.
Each student who meets the above criteria should submit to me and application along with their 500-word essay titled, “The Family Physician: Providing Your Medical Home”. The essay should describe the impact of their personal Family Physician in their life and/or the role of the Family Physician in his or her community.In what ways do Family Physicians strengthen the various aspects of the community?" Only one student from each school will be entered to represent the school in the statewide competition.

For Contest Rules, Judging Criteria and Applications are available at www.msafp.org/scholarship


The Foundation Board of Trustees will judge the essays and winners will be announced by April 30, 2010. The submission deadline for the application and essay is March 31,2010.

The Exchange Club of Columbus Youth of the Year and A.C.E. Award

For many years the Exchange Club of Columbus has recognized outstanding graduating seniors from each high school within Lowndes County during a lunchtime program at the Columbus Country Club. We are planning on recognizing an Exchange Club Youth of the Year and an A.C.E. award winner from your high school.

During the program scheduled for April 2nd, 2009, we will recognize each award winner, from each school, and have a special presentation honoring their accomplishments. We encourage each award winner to invite family, school counselors, influential teachers and administration for this special program.

We have two categories and two recognition programs for each school. The Youth of the Year recognition is a traditional award that recognizes outstanding school involvement and performance. Our A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) award winner is a non-traditional designee, who has inspired and overcome major obstacles in their quest for a high school diploma. More information on this program is included with the application. (Applications are available in counselor’s office)

The Exchange Club Youth Committee will review all entries and choose one Youth of the Year winner from all submissions and one A.C.E. award winner from all submissions and recognize these outstanding students as our Youth of the Year and A.C.E. winner from Lowndes County. The selected graduating seniors chosen as the overall Lowndes County recipients will each receive a scholarship of $500.00 from the Columbus Exchange Club towards furthering their education.

In addition, our Lowndes County winners will then be submitted to the Mississippi District Exchange Club program allowing them to further compete for additional scholarship awards. If they are selected as a district winner, they are then entered into the national competition and they will be eligible for larger scholarship amounts. Our March 6th submission deadline is important for this process so that we can submit our Lowndes County winners into the district competition by district program deadlines. Your school submission deadline is March 6th, 2009.

DELTA STATE UNIVERISTY COMBINE

Saturday, January 31, 2009
12:00 pm
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS

Requirements for Participation:
· Signed permission slip by the Athletic Director or Head Coach
· Registered with NCAA Eligibility Center

What to Bring:
· Work out gear
· Cleats
· Running shoes
· Towel
· Transcripts

Itinerary of Events
12:30 – 1:00 – Registration at Field House
1:10 - Meeting
1:20 – Stretch
1:30 – Testing
· 20 yard sprint
· Shuttle
· Standing broad jump
· Bench press (185 & 225)
2:30 – Position Specific Work

Mental_Floss Tuition Giveaway Deadline Reminder

The deadline for the mental_floss Tuition Giveaway is January 31, 2009

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

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. Log on to www.tuitiongiveaway.com for all the details.

Winners announced April 1, 2009.

Best Buy Scholarship

2009 Best Buy @15™ Scholarship Program – For Kids That Hit the Books and Help Their Communities
Best Buy's scholarship program has awarded nearly $13 million since 1999 to more than 10,000 students to help them prepare for a bright future.
Best Buy Children's Foundation is focused on opportunities to help teens thrive through @15. We recognize how important teens are to our community, to our society, to our world. We're eager to listen to them, support them, help provide opportunities for them, when too few others are. We believe in teens. We know they have special power to do great things. Our mission is to recognize and understand that power. Not direct it, but fuel it.
The Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program is part of the fuel for the @15 mission. This year the program will award scholarships to students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation.
A total of 1,000 students will each receive a $1,500 scholarship. If you're a 9-12 grade student who plans to attend post-secondary education, have solid grades and are involved in community service or work experience, you'll want to check out this opportunity!
The application deadline is February 15, 2009. http://www.bestbuyinc.com/community_relations/scholarship.htm

ARE YOU GAME?

Scholarships of $7,500 await 25 outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12 nationwide. If you are a star both in the classroom and on the field, the Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award Program may be for you. To find out more, go to bodybymilk.com. Deadline March 6, 2009.

General Scholarship Opportunities

Check out this link for General Scholarship Opportunities

http://www.hindscc.edu/Documents/Admissions/Scholarship%20Information.pdf

"Winning Characteristics" Schoarship

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, 2009 - June 12, 2009 and who exhibit excellence based on their "Winning Characteristics" highlighted in the program.

Winners must use the scholarship money to aid in the continuing development of thier "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.

Co-Op Scholarships

2008-2009 Guidelines & Criteria

Application Deadline: FEBRUARY 15, 2009 (postmarked)
QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for this scholarship, students must:

• 
  Have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
• 
  Complete all the required admissions applications material and be accepted for the 2009-2010 academic year at one of the National Commission Partner Institutions listed.
  

INSTRUCTIONS:
Please Complete the National Co-op Scholarship Program Application including a typed one-page essay (500 words or less) describing why you have chosen to pursue a college cooperative education program and mail it to:

National Commission for Cooperative Education350 Huntington Avenue, 384 CPBoston, MA 02115-5096

We do not require transcripts or recommendations.
The National Commission encourages minority and female students as well as students interested in science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET) to apply for this merit co-op scholarship.

http://www.co-op.edu/scholarships.htm

USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships

As the nation's leading educational loan guarantor, USA Funds works to promote access to higher education for all deserving students.

For the 2009-2010 academic year USA Funds will award $1,500 scholarships to students with economic need. Full-time and half-time undergraduates are eligible for the awards. Up to 50 percent of the scholarships will be targeted to students who, in addition to demonstration financial need, are members of an ethnic minority group or a physically disabled.

The will accept applications online at www.usafunds.org/scholarship betweenDec. 15, 2008 and Feb. 16, 2009. Details about this scholarship program are currently posted on the website.

Institute of Community Services, Inc. Scholarship

The Institute of Community Services, Inc. announces the sponsorship of thirteen $750.00 educational scholarships given to one eligible senior in each of the 13 counties served by ICS.(Clay, DeSoto, Grenada, Lafayette, Lowndes, Marshall, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate and Tunica)

Any high school senior, who is a former Head Start student or has a sibling currently enrolled in Head Start may apply. Applicants must complete an application form which requires a typed composition on “How This Scholarship Will Benefit Me.” Applicants must obtain a written recommendation from their principal, guidance counselor, or teacher and must be a resident of one of the above counties. Applicants must be eligible to enroll in an academic, vocational, or technical institution and must submit proof of enrollement before receiving the award.

Application forms may be obtained from the high school or local Head Start Center and must be returned to ICS, Inc. no later than March 13, 2009. Those chosen to receive the awards will be notified by mail.

The scholarship is for the first year of college and will be awarded in tow allotments of $375.00.

EMCC Tuition Guarantee Program

EMCC’s Two-Year Tuition Guarantee Program for Lowndes County Students

• Eligible students are residents of Lowndes County graduating from a Lowndes County public or private high school, beginning in Spring 2009. You must apply for the program in the same year you graduate, take the ACT, and apply for all state and federal aid for which you may qualify. The tuition guarantee program will make up the shortfall.
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  If you want to take advantage of the tuition guarantee program, you can attend classes at any EMCC location: Golden Triangle Campus, the West Point-Clay County Center, Scooba Campus, Columbus Air Force Base, Macon or Naval Air Station Meridian.
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  You must be a full-time student at EMCC, that is, complete at least 12 hours of coursework per semester.
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  You must maintain a 2.0 grade point average at EMCC.
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  You can begin classes in fall or winter terms; summer terms are not included in the plan.
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  Be careful: If you begin the program, and then withdraw, you can’t reapply.
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  For more information, call EMCC's Admissions Office: Golden Triangle Campus-Faye Morgan, (662) 243-1923; or Scooba Campus- Karen Briggs, (662) 476-5041.

Bumpers Drive In

Bumpers to award more scholarships

January 05, 2009

CANTON - On Jan. 16, Bumpers Drive-
In locations across Mississippi will kick off the seventh-annual Bumpers Discover Mississippi Scholarship Contest, awarding college scholarships to students across the state.

"In the past six years, Bumpers has awarded more than $285,000 in college scholarships to Mississippi high school students," said Monica Hargill, vice president of Bumpers. And then, of course, there's also the food. In the past six years, Bumpers has awarded more than 76,000free meals to students who have participated in the program."

On April 18, Bumpers will select through random drawing and then awards$33,000 in college scholarships to Mississippi students, including one$10,000, one $5,000, one $2,500 and one $1,000 scholarship, as well as six additional $2,000 regional scholarships to students who live in the north, Delta, east, central, southwest and southeast areas of the state.

As a bonus, every student who completes the contest requirements will receive free meals for a year, 52 Bumpers Drive-In meals, one per week,for a year.

Students need to pick up a contest passport on or after Jan. 16 at any of the 32 Bumpers locations in Mississippi. Participating students will then travel across the state "discovering Mississippi" and learning facts about the communities Bumpers serve.

For more information, visit any Bumpers location in Mississippi, orwww.bumpersdrivein.com.