Monday, October 26, 2009

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

Friday, October 23, 2009

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.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

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.

Monday, October 19, 2009

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.

Friday, October 16, 2009

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

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

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).

Monday, October 5, 2009

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.

Friday, October 2, 2009

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.