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).
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
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/
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.
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.
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.
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