Monday, September 28, 2009

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

Wednesday, September 23, 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

Monday, September 21, 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

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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.)

Monday, September 14, 2009

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.

Friday, September 11, 2009

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

Thursday, September 10, 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.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

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