Monday, November 17, 2008
ACT Workshop
For information on an ACT Workshop please email jnation@eastms.edu or come by my office for a flyer.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
USM - Luckyday Scholars
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program is not accepting applications for 2009. 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 University of Southern Mississippi’s Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program will be providing, $15,500 over a four year period. Additionally, a one-time $4,000 study abroad scholarship offered at least 20 students each year provides a life changing opportunity to experience cultures different from their own.
The Luckyday program requires scholars to enroll in a Luckyday Citizenship Seminar and University 101 course during the fall semester of their freshman year. This introduces the students to university services and familiarizes them with the Southern Miss campus. The Luckyday Citizenship Program also requires scholars to perform service learning activities, become campus leaders & benefit the Southern Miss community. The Luckyday Citizenship Program strives to help students develop into serving citizens & Southern Miss graduates.
There are two ways to make USM aware of your interest in this opportunity. Either contact me & let me know you are interested or go to http://www.usm.edu/luckyday/prospective.htm
You can print an application at www.usm.edu/luckyday & also learn more about the program. The deadline to apply for The Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program is January 5, 2009.
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program will be providing, $15,500 over a four year period. Additionally, a one-time $4,000 study abroad scholarship offered at least 20 students each year provides a life changing opportunity to experience cultures different from their own.
The Luckyday program requires scholars to enroll in a Luckyday Citizenship Seminar and University 101 course during the fall semester of their freshman year. This introduces the students to university services and familiarizes them with the Southern Miss campus. The Luckyday Citizenship Program also requires scholars to perform service learning activities, become campus leaders & benefit the Southern Miss community. The Luckyday Citizenship Program strives to help students develop into serving citizens & Southern Miss graduates.
There are two ways to make USM aware of your interest in this opportunity. Either contact me & let me know you are interested or go to http://www.usm.edu/luckyday/prospective.htm
You can print an application at www.usm.edu/luckyday & also learn more about the program. The deadline to apply for The Luckyday Foundation Citizenship Scholars Program is January 5, 2009.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Toyota Community Scholars
Toyota Motor Sales is pleased to present the 12th annual Toyota Community Scholars program for high school seniors . The program will award 100 renewable scholarships, valuated at $10,000 or $20,000 payable over four years, to seniors who enroll at a 4 year college/university in the United States starting in the fall of 2009. The scholarship winners will be announced in April 2009.
Toyota believes helping people who improve the quality of life in their community is an essential component of corporate responsibility. The Toyota Community Scholars program recognizes academic excellence & rewards young people who actively participate in community service.
Eligibility:
· High school senior w/ gpa 3.0 or better
· Be actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on school or community.
· Be U.S. citizen
· Plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited 4 year college/university
While academic performance is a prime factor in the selection process, please note that the distinguishing characteristic, will be the overall impact of the student’s contribution(s) in the area of community service.
Student’s are encouraged to nominate themselves! Any senior interested, please email me & I will add you to my list of Nominees. When you email me, please include a list of community service projects you are involved in, as well. The faculty will vote next Thursday, November 7th. Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2008.
Toyota encourages consideration of students from diverse economic, cultural & social backgrounds.
Toyota believes helping people who improve the quality of life in their community is an essential component of corporate responsibility. The Toyota Community Scholars program recognizes academic excellence & rewards young people who actively participate in community service.
Eligibility:
· High school senior w/ gpa 3.0 or better
· Be actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on school or community.
· Be U.S. citizen
· Plan to pursue an undergraduate degree at an accredited 4 year college/university
While academic performance is a prime factor in the selection process, please note that the distinguishing characteristic, will be the overall impact of the student’s contribution(s) in the area of community service.
Student’s are encouraged to nominate themselves! Any senior interested, please email me & I will add you to my list of Nominees. When you email me, please include a list of community service projects you are involved in, as well. The faculty will vote next Thursday, November 7th. Applications must be postmarked by December 1, 2008.
Toyota encourages consideration of students from diverse economic, cultural & social backgrounds.
My Future in Cotton Scholarship
The future of cotton begins with the Class of '09
For all it's traditions, the future of cotton continues to rely on new talents & fresh perspectives. That's why for this year's high school seniors, Deltapine cotton is awarding 9 $1,000 college scholarships.
Scholarships will be awarded to nine students whose essays best express, "My Future in Cotton."
Complete details on eligibility, rules & regulations are available at: http://www.myfutureincotton.com/
Deadline for Applications & Essays is December 7, 2008
Essays need to be 500 words or less
For all it's traditions, the future of cotton continues to rely on new talents & fresh perspectives. That's why for this year's high school seniors, Deltapine cotton is awarding 9 $1,000 college scholarships.
Scholarships will be awarded to nine students whose essays best express, "My Future in Cotton."
Complete details on eligibility, rules & regulations are available at: http://www.myfutureincotton.com/
Deadline for Applications & Essays is December 7, 2008
Essays need to be 500 words or less
McKELVEY Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria:
To be considered for this award, applicants must:
· Be a graduating senior
· Attend a 4 year college/university
· Own & operate a business for at least 1 year (non-profits are ok)
· Have at least one paid employee
· Have sales revenue
· Submit completed online application
· Provide documentation of the above when requested
· Agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist
· Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (June 2009, St. Louis, MO)
Applications are due by January 25, 2009.
Up to $10,000 per academic year 4 years to any US college
For more info: 1-877-McKelvey, www.mckelveyfoundation.org
To be considered for this award, applicants must:
· Be a graduating senior
· Attend a 4 year college/university
· Own & operate a business for at least 1 year (non-profits are ok)
· Have at least one paid employee
· Have sales revenue
· Submit completed online application
· Provide documentation of the above when requested
· Agree to participate in a telephone interview, if selected as a finalist
· Winners must attend the summer e-Venture program (June 2009, St. Louis, MO)
Applications are due by January 25, 2009.
Up to $10,000 per academic year 4 years to any US college
For more info: 1-877-McKelvey, www.mckelveyfoundation.org
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
2009 ESF Scholarship
2009 ESF Scholarships
Due to the economic turmoil, companies like ours are having to make changes. ESF regrets the necessity to suspend the ESF Scholarship Programs for 2009. We are making changes throughout our company so that we can continue to provide workshops in the high schools and one-on-one counseling in our college planning center. The following scholarships will not be awarded in 2009:
- The Write Stuff
- The Obvious Choice
- ESF Freebies
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