SHS - Counselor’s Corner
January 17, 2018
Important Reminders for SHS Students:
Free Application for Federal Student Aid – Available NOW for seniors!
Visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the FAFSA
A completed FAFSA application is required for students to receive certain financial aid opportunities in college. Please speak with a college admissions representative for more information about the financial aid process at the schools that you are applying to.
Seniors - Scholarship Deadlines Fast Approaching
Seniors, take note of the academic scholarship deadlines for the schools you are considering. If you are unsure of the scholarship deadline for a particular college or university, contact the admission representative from that school. Most schools require students to be admitted before considering them for an academic scholarship.
Seniors - ***As you receive scholarship offer letters, please bring in a copy of your award letter to your school counselor!!! Do this for EVERY offer you receive as soon as you receive it!***
Community Events:
University of Montevallo ACT Prep Camp
January 20 or March 24 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The University of Montevallo is hosting an ACT camp for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors that will equip students with test-taking strategies to prepare them for the ACT. The camp dates are January 20 or March 24 from 8:30 AM– 4:30 PM. The cost is $110 and includes lunch and a snack. These is a 20% scholarship available for financial assistance based on documented free or reduced lunch participants. For additional information, contact Marion Brown at . To register for the camp, follow this link: https://www.montevallo.edu/academics/experiential-learning/partnerships-outreach/act-prep-camp/
Bulldog Pharmacy Camp at Samford University
Application Deadline: February 1, 2018
McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University is offering a one-week Pharmacy Camp this summer for high school students that are interested in investigating a career as a Pharmacist. We would like to invite your students to participate in this McWhorter School of Pharmacy Camp. During the week of pharmacy camp they will experience hands-on learning about health careers in pharmacy, participate in tours of local health care facilities and local pharmacies, participate in compounding activities and hands on demonstrations in the McWhorter School of Pharmacy science laboratory.Students who attend the camp will have the unique opportunity to spend time on the Samford campus and experience campus life with us, spend time with pharmacy professors, and have a lot of time to interact with other students also interested in careers in pharmacy. Information about the camp and the camp application can be found athttps://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/bulldog-pharmacy-camp.
Bezos Scholar Program (Juniors Only)
Application Deadline: February 9, 2018
The Bezos Scholars Program inspires and challenges young people to act on their passions and collaborate to address community needs. Scholars are teams of rising high school seniors and educators who have demonstrated accomplishment, embraced new challenges, and aspire to lead change in their community. Scholars continue to pursue their passions after graduating, drawing inspiration and support from the Bezos Scholars Program and Scholar alumni network. Applicants must be available to participate in the program June 23-29, 2018 in Aspen, Colorado (all expenses paid for students who are selected to participate). Applicants must be a junior during the 17-18 school year, must demonstrate leadership, and must be enrolled in or have previously taken at least one AP class. For more information, visit www.bezosscholars.org.
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
***As you receive scholarship offer letters, please bring in a copy of your award letter to your school counselor!!! Do this for EVERY offer you receive as soon as you receive it***
Below is a list of free scholarship search sites to find out what free money is available before applying for student loans. Start your search today!
· www.scholarships.com
· www.fastweb.com
· www.highfivescholarships.com
· www.scholarshipexperts.com
· www.tuitionfundingsources.com –like their page on social media!
· www.cappex.com
· www.schoolsoup.com
· www.studentscholarships.org
· www.scholarshipguidance.com
· http://lendedu.com/scholarships.ph
2018 Birmingham Alumni Network Scholarship to Georgia Tech
Deadline: January 25, 2018
Each year the local Birmingham Alumni Network offers a scholarship to an entering freshman to Georgia Tech. Each Applicant must complete an on-line application to the Georgia Tech Alumni Association on their website once the admission application has been made to Georgia Tech. This must be done no later thanJan 25, 2018. The review process consists of the application on the Alumni Association web site and an interview conducted by alumni in Birmingham in February. Notice is made to the winner byApril 1st. The website is now open for applications. Address:www.gtalumni.org/scholarshipapplication
The ALFA Foundation Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 31, 2018
The Alfa Foundation is awarding 100 scholarships worth $1,000 to students attending an Alabama college, university, or technical school in fall 2018. Applications requirements include: minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in an accredited Alabama two-or four-year college, university or technical school for the entire 2018-19 academic year; have a current Alabama Farmers Federation membership issued in the name of the scholarship applicant. Please visit www.scholarsapply.org/alfa to apply.
USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
Deadline: January 31, 2018
The goal of the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is to increase the number of students studying agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, and other related disciplines. The program is open to high school seniors, rising college sophomores, and juniors who exhibit exemplary leadership traits and demonstrated community service. The Scholarship is highly competitive and provides for full tuition payment, among other benefits, for up to 4-years to selected students enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an 1890 Land-Grant University. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, have been accepted to an 1890 Land-Grant University, have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better and an ACT composite score of 21 or more (or SAT score of 1080 or more), and intend to study agriculture, food, natural resource sciences, or a related discipline. Applicants must submit an official transcript, essay, resume, biographical questionnaire, and two recommendations. How to Apply:
· The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program 2017 High School Application can be downloaded from the given link:http://www.outreach.usda.gov/education/1890/2017%201890%20Scholars%20High%20School%20Application%20OMB%20Approved%20121515.pdf
Hamilton, Hull, & Byrd Giving Back Scholarship ***NEW***
Deadline: January 31, 2018
This scholarship will award $1,000 to the student who best demonstrates what their community service experience has meant and what giving back to their community means to them. Applicants must submit a resume’ and 750-word essay that provides a meaningful description of their experience in community service and what giving back to their community means to them. For complete guidelines and selection criteria, please visit https://www.attorneyhamilton.com/scholarship
AL Association of School Office Personnel (AASOP) Scholarship (High School and AASOP Members)
Deadline: February 1, 2018
Alabama Association of School Office Personnel will award up to four (4) $1,000 scholarships to students pursuing a degree from the college of business or K-12 education. Recipients will be notified no later than JUNE 30, 2018. Please see Mrs. New for application.
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship ***NEW***
Deadline: February 1, 2018
This scholarship is for a graduating high school minority senior who plans to attend an accredited and approved 4 year institution. This student should show leadership potential, demonstrate dedication to community service, present evidence of financial need, and be a US citizen. Must have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined of the Math and Critical Reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21. To apply, please visit www.jackierobinson.org
University of North Alabama Academic Scholarships ***NEW***
Deadline: Extended to February 1, 2018
Due to inclement weather impacting the December ACT test, UNA is now accepting scholarship applications through February 1, 2018. The last ACT test they will accept for scholarship purposes will now be the February 10th test. Academic scholarships begin at 20 ACT and 3.0 GPA. For more information, visit https://www.una.edu/financial-aid. Students must be admitted to UNA to be considered for academic scholarships.
Jacksonville State University Academic Scholarships
Deadline: February 1, 2018
Jacksonville State invites all accepted students to apply for academic scholarships. Eligibility begins at 23+ ACT or 1100+ SAT and a 3.0+ GPA. Visit www.jsu.edu/scholarships for more information.
SCAD Challenge Scholarship
Deadline: February 2, 2018
Your artistic vision could earn you the honor of being a SCAD Challenge scholarship recipient at The University for Creative Careers. The SCAD Challenge competition gives you the opportunity to submit your works of art to a panel of accomplished SCAD faculty. Entries must demonstrate creativity, innovation and a strong understanding of aesthetics. Let your design speak to your skill level and ability to handle university-level design assignments. Challenges are open to current juniors and seniors in high school as of the 2017-18 academic year. A panel of SCAD faculty will review and evaluate submitted entries, and three winners will be selected from each category. To learn more about this opportunity, follow this link: http://www.scad.edu/admission/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships/scad-challenge.
Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest ***NEW***
Deadline: February 28, 2018
2018 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest – applications will be accepted through February 28. Winners will be announced over the summer. Prizes include (15) $5,000 awards for high school students with one school winner per state in the Regions footprint. Qualified Regions associates and family members are eligible to participate. Essays are judged by an independent panel of judges through Regions’ scholarship program vendor. Regions is not involved in the judging of the essays or selection of winners. For official rules, complete entry details and eligibility requirements, visit the contest website at www.regions.com/ridingforward
Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program (ANGEAP) *NEW*
An award used to be used for tuition and fees for Alabama National Guard members to attend a postsecondary educational institution in Alabama. Awards are limited to $5,080 per semester, and no more than $15,240 per year. This award is for students that are active members in good standing with a federally-recognized unit of the Alabama National Guard. Participants also may receive veteran’s benefits. Applications are available from Alabama National Guard units or visit their website www.ache.state.al.us Funds are limited, so apply early. Forms must be signed by a representative of the Alabama National Guard and a financial aid officer at the college or university the student plans to attend. See counselor for more details.
Jefferson State Community College Academic Scholarships***NEW***
Deadline: March 1, 2018
The 2018-2019 High School Academic Scholarship applications are now available online for current high school seniors. Thirty-five full tuition scholarships will be awarded to outstanding high school seniors that will enroll beginning Fall 2018. To be eligible, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at the end of the first semester of their senior year; an ACT of 22 or higher, and US Citizenship or Permanent Residency Status. Students may visit http://www.jeffersonstate.edu/financial-aid/scholarships to obtain an application. A completed application packet should include an application, a recommendation letter, a two-page essay, ACT scores, and a high school transcript.
College Counts Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2018
$4,000- 4 year college, $2,000 – 2 year college; Requirements: High school Senior
ACT: 26 or BELOW; GPA 2.75 or above; Demonstrate financial need
For more information or to apply, visit:
http://treasury.alabama.gov/collegecounts-scholarship/
The Cromwell Trust Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2018
The purpose of this award is to assist aspiring and deserving individuals in furthering their training, career advancement, and/or education, primarily in the performing arts and musical theatre. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ON WEBSITE UNDER FILES
Hispanic Scholarship Fund ***NEW***
Deadline: March 31, 2018
Founded in 1975, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) empowers Latino families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional Hispanic American students as possible. Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for an HSF scholarship. The application opens January 1, 2018 and closes March 31, 2018. Scholarship recipients will be selected in June 2018. For more information, visit www.hsf.net.
10 Words or Less Scholarship ***NEW***
Deadline: March 31, 2018
To participate in this scholarship, students must visit facebook.com/myscholarships and place a comment on any post by answering the question “In 10 words or less, why do you deserve the $500 scholarship?” Before or after writing the answer, students will also need to “like” the Facebook page to be eligible to win the scholarship.
Sleeping Organic Sustainability Essay Contest
Deadline: April 1, 2018
As big believers in promoting sustainable products, services, and other initiatives that make the world an eco-friendlier place, Sleeping Organic is proud to announce the first semi-annual sustainability scholarship!The scholarship will be awarded each semesterto an incoming college student who is committed to challenging the status-quo of what “sustainability” means in the industry they’re studying to enter. To apply, students will need to submit a personal video or essay that answers the following two questions: 1) How will online buying habits change as information about product sustainability becomes more accessible? 2) What’s one type of product that needs a more sustainable solution? Students must be a US Citizen and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. For complete guidelines, please visit https://sleepingorganic.com/scholarship/.
Fresh n’ Lean Scholarship
Deadline: May 1, 2018
To apply for this scholarship, make a video about how you made a change in your eating habits and how it helped you in some way. Did it help you have more energy to accomplish a difficult goal? Did it help you get into better physical shape? Tell us about your journey! Video entries should be between 30-60 seconds long and uploaded to YouTube. This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are US residents. For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.freshnlean.com/scholarship-application/
B. Davis Scholarship
Deadline: May 22, 2018
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors. To apply for this scholarship, you will need to write an essay of less than 1000 words on the topic below: Describe the three characteristics of leadership you value most. Discuss why you believe that these traits are so important and how you feel that they are developed in an individual. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at . Be sure to include your name and the school you are currently attending, as well as the school you plan to attend next.