ELKMONTHIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2011
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ACT/SAT TEST PREPARATION
Testing Information and Prep Course dates - The code number for ElkmontHigh School is 010-955. For ACT test dates and online registration, go to Register for the December 10, 2011 ACT by November 4, 2011.
ACT Prep courses by Appleton Learning: see or call256-325-2616.
• For SAT test dates and registration, go to The next testdate is November 5th. Register by October 7, 2011. For help with the SAT essay, go to
• For the AP credit policy, see
• All Pencils Down: A source for Standardized Test Preparation at Riverchase, AL.For English/Reading – Laura at and Math/Science –George at .
• ACT Prep classes from Achievement Plus for the Oct. 22 ACT exam will beMonday, Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Thursday Oct. 13 and Monday Oct. 17. Classes arefrom 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and/or 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m. (depending upon interest)at BobJonesHigh School in room C212. Cost is $150 for six two-hour sessions with scheduled
practice exams. For enrollment details, visit: or call256-539-8910.
• For SAT Prep classes, please call 256-539-8910. Dates and times are dependentupon enrollment. SAT classes are available for Dec 3, March 10 and June 2 testdates. Cost is $150 for six two-hour sessions with scheduled practice exams.
College Open Houses/Receptions
These universities are holding events, either in our area or on their campus. Visit theirwebsites to get further information.
• Career Fair with a focus on Criminal Justice and Legal Careers Location: CalhounCommunity College on Thursday, September 29 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Students will need a passto attend. ContactCalhounCommunity College at 256-306-2648 for more details.
• University of Pennsylvania, Duke, Georgetown, Harvard and Stanford ExploringCollege Options on Sunday October 2, at 7:30 p.m. at Birmingham Marriott, 3590Grandview Parkway, Birmingham, AL 36104 (205)928-3775. RSVP at more information, contact Alexandra Feinson
• Georgia Tech FUTURES program for prospective female students. Friday,November 18. This program is for Sophomores/Juniors (10th/11th) who hold an A or high B average and areinterested in a field of study at Georgia Tech. See Mr. Rogers by October 21 if
You would like to be nominated.
• UA-Huntsville Open House October 15, 2011, November 12,2011, & April 21, 2012. Visit more information.
• AuburnUniversityMontgomery AUM Saturday, October 1, 2011 – 8:30 a.m. -1:30p.m. For more information, visit
• TuskegeeUniversityOctober 29, 2011 –
• Duke University/Pratt School of Engineering Saturday, October 1, 2011 Register at
• TroyUniversityTrojan Days: October 15, 2011. Visit the TU website at dates during fall and spring.
• University of Mobile September 23, October 21, November 11, February 10, 2012,March 16, 2012. Register at visits available).
• AlabamaStateUniversitySaturday, October 15, 2011 at 7:30 a.m. For more information, contact
• AuburnUniversityCollege of Sciences and Math Minority High School VisitationDay -October 20, 2011, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register by Friday, Oct. 14 online at This program is open to high school juniors and seniors who are
interested in pursuing a career in science and mathematics. For more information, call 334-844-4663 or email .
• University of AlabamaCollege of Engineering E-day, Thursday, October 6th from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. Reservations not required. Events include: registration, departmentaltours and lunch. Please park in Campus Drive E and 5th Avenue across from the StudentRecCenter.
• University of AlabamaUniversity Days Friday, October 14, 2011 /November 11,2011 / Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 / Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. If interested, please visit
• University of Montevallo Fall Preview Day October 29, at 9 a.m. For details, visit RSVP at call 800-292-4349.
• Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL: To schedule a campus visit, . For the Knight-Fox Challenge: Feb 23-Feb 25, 2012, which is comprised of 36hours of physical, academic and time management skills, contact Juniors - 17 ACT (830 SAT), 2.00GPA / Seniors - 18 ACT (870 SAT), 2.25 GPA.
• CovenantCollege, Lookout Mountain, GAPreview weekend - September 29-Oct 1, 2011 andMarch 29-31, 2012. To register, contact call 888-451-2683. For more information, contact Matthew Bryant, Director of Admissions at
. Cost is $40 per student.
• AuburnUniversity, Agriculture Exploration Day October 14, 2011 at 9 a.m., in Belle Minaat the Tennessee Valley Research and Extension Center, Contact Mr. Chet Norrs at (256)318-4575. Program geared toward Sophomores, Juniors interested in general science
or agricultural industry. There is NO cost and a meal is provided. In order to help provide an accurate meal planning count, please RSVP to Katherine Pittman at (256)783-0631 by September 30, 2011.
• Cornell Engineering and visiting campus. For Senior women interested in Cornell and Engineering, contact For senior students
from under-represented backgrounds who are interested in Cornell and Engineering, contact
• College Week Live – World’s LargestOnlineCollege Fair November 2, 3 (Wednesday, Thursday) Visit email , or call
(617)938-6000.CollegeWeekLive will be hosting more than 50 virtual open houses showcasingspecific colleges and universities and several REGIONAL Days.
• University of SouthAlabamaSaturday, November 19, 2011. Register online at: call the University of South Alabama Tour hotlineat 251-460-7834 to set up a tour and information session.
• MississippiStateFall Preview Days – October 10 and 24. High School juniors andseniors, $10 per person, space is limited. Please r visit more information.
• Sewanee Multicultural Experience Weekend Designed for students interested inpromoting diversity.(Free program, students stay with hosts and mileage isreimbursed) Requirements: High School transcript, MEW application online (due by 10/4/11) and by invitation only. For more information, contact Michael Clayton at
r call 931-598-1436.
• Stony Brook University (in Stony Brook, NY) offers a free downloadable, self-guidedcampus tour app for iPhone, iPod, or iPad. Go to “iTourSB” in the Apple Store. For more information regarding Stony Brook, visit
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• BatesCollege(in Maine) Open House Program for First-Generation-to-College orMulticultural Students Prologue I: Oct 9-11, 2011 (apply by 9-9-11), Prologue II:November 13-15, 2011 (apply by 10-13-11). For More information, visitHome.bates.edu/admission/prologueor call 1-855-BATES55or 207-786-6000.
• Online College Fair for High School Students with a special Healthcare focus onOctober 13, 2011 by Advance Virtual Conferences. Visit more information.
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Scholarships
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship 500 awards for the2012/2013 through 2015/16 academic years – total award is $2,296,000.Application available online at a deadline of Dec. 2,2011. Open to any high school senior who is a U.S. citizen.
UA Early College Students may enroll in the University of Alabama Early College program beginning in the summer following the sophomore (10th) year. Eligible students must have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students can earn up to 30 semester credits (complete the freshman year of college) via distance learning as an official University of Alabama student, while still in high school. Students are awarded $160/credit hour scholarships upon enrollment. Deadline to apply for the October 29 Gateway Session is October 11, 2011. For more information, visit
Georgia Tech Minute at information on multiplescholarships, deadlines and visits.
University of Mississippi School of Engineering: Engineering Excellence Scholarship in the amount of the cost of non-resident tuition. Application isdue March 1, 2012 and available at For more information, contact the school of Engineering at (800)563-5780. Requirements: Must be from the Huntsville area, mininum 3.00 GPA, ACT of 28 (1250 on SAT).
GO BUILD ALABAMAAward in the amount of $2500. This scholarship competition is open to Junior and Senior (11th/12th) students interested in a career in the construction industry. Nominations may besubmitted by a teacher, counselor or principal. All students receiving thisrecognition will be entered to win the scholarship. Applications are available in thescholarship file.
HuntingdonCollegeBand Experience affords scholarships for Wind, Percussion, Color Guard, and Majorettes. For more information, contact Eddy Williams, Director of Bands at 334-833-4506, or by email at , or contact Adam Murphy, Assistant Director of Bands, at 334-833-4224, or by email at . Pleasejoin them for Honor Band on October 22, 2011 (Marching Honor Band), andon March 30-31, 2012 (Huntingdon Honor Band).
Major James Ursano Scholarship Fund Applications available December 1, 2011 for2012-2013, Applications available at For more information, . Requirements: must be dependent children, stepchildren or
legally adopted children of Army Soldiers on (1) Active duty; (2) retired, or; (3) deceased whileon active duty or after retirement. The children of Gray Area Retirees are alsoeligible.
Better Business Bureau of North Alabama 2011 Torch Awards
Scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1000. Applications are available in the Scholarship File. Juniors and seniors can apply. For more information, contact Robin Isbell at . Requirements: (1) Good character; (2) Personal achievements; (3) Contributions to community; (4) School and academicaccomplishments; (5) Essay of 400 words or less on “The Importance of Ethics inBusiness/Community”. The winner is encouraged to attend BBB’s 2011’s Torch Awardsfor Marketplace Ethics Luncheon and share his/her winning essay on Thursday Nov. 17, 2011 at11:30 a.m. in the Von Braun Center (VBC) North Hall.
BostonUniversity If you are an outstanding student and are interested in attendingBostonUniversity and would like to be nominated for the Trustee ScholarshipCompetition, please see Mr. Rogers before October 14, 2011.
National Portfolio Days brings together students and college reps who viewartwork, offer critique, discuss college plans and share information. Work with as manyrepresentatives as possible. Get a taste of what it is like to attend a professional art program.No admission decisions or scholarship awards will be offered to you at this event.Visit get location details.
National Portfolio Day-Nashville, TN Hosted by WatkinsCollege of Art, DesignDay, Sunday October 16, 2011. Registration and Tours - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.General Information Session at 11:30 a.m. Portfolio Reviews - 12- 4 p.m. More than 20 schools are participating, and this event is free and open to the public. For information, visit
UNC-Charlotte “The Levine Scholars Program” Award includes full tuition, room, board, mandatoryfees, laptop. If interested in being nominated, please see Mr. Rogers. Deadlinefor nominations is Oct. 15, so please see Mr. Rogersno later than October 7.
DukeUniversityoffers the Robertson Scholar program. Scholarship and leadershipopportunities abound with this prestigious program. For more information, visit Contact Mr.Rogers if you are interested in applying to this program.
Gates Millennium Scholars if you are a student with financial need, please visit determine if you are eligible for theGates Millennium Scholars Scholarship. If you meet the requirements, please seeMr. Rogers to apply.
The Coca Cola Scholars Program is now taking applications through Oct 31! Visit for more information. Mustbe a High School senior; for other requirements,please visit the link.
IstanbulCenter’s Southeastern Regional Global Connections Art and EssayContest “Creating a Legacy of Understanding” - the 2011-2012 Theme: “1 BillionHungry in the World: What is Your Role?” Rules and Rubrics can be found at Submissions due January 27, 2012.
Saralu Belkofer Scholarship in the value of $2,000 annually and the option toreceive an Internet Marketing Internship. Application includes: (1) Written essay (maximum of 400 words); (2) Applicant must have a learning disability and be a senior in high school. Applicants should submit information as follows: 1. Name 2. Address 3. Telephone Number 4. Email Address 5. Secondary Contact Information (parent, sibling, etc.). Submitapplication to .
Young Arts Awards Scholarships for creative students available at
Deadline to apply is October 14, 2011.
SamfordUniversityBeeson Scholars Program Sign up for nomination in Mr. Rogers’ office by November 16, 2011.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TCMF) awards approximately 300 scholarshipsannually to students attending the 47 TMCF member schools, including Alabama A&M,AlabamaStateUniversity, and TuskegeeUniversity. For more information on TMCFscholarships, visit
Miami University in Oxford, OH is offering the 2011 Bridges Program, an all-expenses paid, selective overnight program for high achieving, under-represented highschool seniors. Students who successfully complete the Bridges Program and applyfor admission to Miami for Fall 2012 will receive a $50 admission application feewaiver. Successful participants will also receive a $2,500, four-year renewable
scholarship if they are accepted and enroll at the MiamiUniversity’s Oxford Campus for Fall 2012. The application and further informationcan be found at
University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB)Freshman Scholarships New freshman are automatically considered for University-wide academicscholarships upon admission to UAB. All scholarships are awarded on a first-come,first serve basis as funds are available and are renewable for four years. To beconsidered, you must be admitted to UAB NO LATER THANDECEMBER 1, 2011.
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts with awards up to $10,000.Applications are available at with a deadline of October 14,2011. For more information, call 800-970-2787.
• Kid’s Chance Scholarship Fund from the Worker’s Compensation Section of theAlabama State Bar. Scholarships total over $500,000. For an application, visit Deadline isMay 1, 2012. For more information, contact Tracy A. Danielat , or call 800-354-6154. Requirements: Must be a child of a parent who was killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident.
National College Match Program awarded by QuestBridge and available in August2011. Connects high-achieving low-income students with admission and fullscholarships to 30 partner colleges. For more information, visit household income $60,000 per year.
University of Montevallo Valedictorian/Salutatorian Scholarship in the amount of$3,000 per academic year. Requirements: Must have a 4.0 GPA, minimum of 18 onACT (870 SAT). Awarded to the first forty students who are accepted foradmission.
AES Engineers in the amount of $500. Application available at
a deadline of October 7, 2011. Mustsubmit an essay. Awarded on the basis of character.
AES Scholarship in the amount of $500. Application available at
This scholarship will be awardedon the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that aresubmitted.
FIRST Scholarship Opportunities for 2011 – over $14 Million will be awarded. Somehave application deadlines in early Dec. Applications available at
EmoryUniversityoffers a variety of scholarships and merit aid. For more information, see campus).
Harvard – free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year. VisitHarvard’s financial aid website at:
Veterans’ Day Essay Contest: Adopt a Veteran
Requirements:Adopt a veteran and write a 1500-word essay on your experience in getting to know him/her.A$5000 first-place scholarship will be awarded, as well as $500 and $250 scholarships…also, perhaps make a friend for life. Deadline is October 9. For more information, visit
Veterans’ Day Video CompetitionCreate a video, no more than three minutes in length, that inspires viewers and reminds them of why our freedoms, our Constitution, and/or our Bill of Rights are worth defending. Grand prize is $10,000 scholarship, with runner-up awards worth $1000 and $500. Deadline is October 23, 2011. For more information, visit
College JumpStart Scholarship Program $1,500/$750/$250 scholarshipswill be awarded.Program Eligibility includes all high school freshmen, sophomores, junior, and seniors, and all college students. Deadline is October 17, 2011. For more information, visit
Education Matters Scholarship $3000 in scholarships to be awarded. Program is open to any student ages 13+ who is a U.S. resident. Deadline is October 31, 2011. For more information and program requirements, visit
Top Ten List Scholarship$3000 in scholarships to be awarded. Program is open to any student ages 13+ who is a U.S. resident. Deadline is December 31, 2011. For more information and program requirements, visit
“I Was Born in 1994 Scholarship”Program open to U.S. residents/students who were born in 1994 who plan to enter college no later than the Fall 2014 term. One (1) $1,994 scholarship to be awarded. 250-word essay requirement. Deadline is December 31, 2011. For program rules and more information, visit
“I Was Born in 1995 Scholarship”Program open to U.S. residents/students who were born in 1995 who plan to enter college no later than the Fall 2015 term. One (1) $1,995 scholarship to be awarded. 250-word essay requirement. Deadline is December 31, 2011. For program rules and more information, visit
“I Was Born in 1996 Scholarship”Program open to U.S. residents/students who were born in 1996 who plan to enter college no later than the Fall 2016 term. One (1) $1,996 scholarship to be awarded. 250-word essay requirement. Deadline is December 31, 2011. For program rules and more information, visit
Ron Brown Scholars Program Approximately 10-20$40,000scholarships will be awardedto African-American seniors. Applicants must excel academically, exhibit exceptional leadership potential, participate in community service activities and demonstrate financial need. Deadline is November 1, 2011. For more information or to apply online, visit or email
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Burger King Scholars ProgramMany $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors (both BK employees and non-BK students) who maintain a 2.5 GPA and plan to enroll in college by the Fall 2012 term. Deadline is January 10, 2012. For more information or to apply, visit
Zinch March Madnezz Scholarship One (1) $20,000 scholarship will be awarded to a high school student graduating in 2011, 2012, 2013, or 2014 with a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Deadline is January 15, 2012. For more information, visit
Air Force ROTC Scholarships Visit
American Geological Institute Minority Geoscience Scholarships Visit
Mensa Scholarship Essay Contest Visit
Grant Program for Physically Disabled Students in the Sciences
Numerous scholarships for students with various disabilities. For more information, visit
Washington Crossing Foundation ScholarshipsThe Washington Crossing Foundation is pleased to offer a variety of national and regional college scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Deadline is January 15, 2012. For more information and an application, visit
Wal-Mart Associate Scholarships Eligibility is dependent upon hire date. For more information, visit
Wal-Mart Dependent Scholarships $13,000 scholarships payable over four years. Program open to dependents of Wal-Mart/Sam’s Club employees; 2.0 cumulative GPA required. Application Program opens January 3, 2012…Deadline is March 15, 2012. For other requirements and an application, visit beginning in November 2011.
The Fountainhead Essay Contest For high school students who participate in an essay contest on the novel Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. 236 scholarships are available, each worth $10,000.
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NRA Civil Rights Defense FundFor all high school students participating in a writing contest.One (1) award of $4,000 is available.
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American Legion National High School Oratorical ContestFor high school students enrolled in public, parochial, military, private, or state accredited home schools. Several scholarships of up to $18,000 are available. For more information, visit
McKelvey Entrepreneurial E-ScholarshipFor young entrepreneurs across the USA. 100 scholarships of $10,000 are available. For more information, visit
NetAid Global Action ScholarshipsFor high school students in the United States who are willing to build a brighter future for the poorest people in the world. 4 awards of $5,000 each are available. Visit additional information.