2015 November Bulletin (2nd Edition)
INFO AND SCHOLARSHIPS – Compiled by Mrs. Nancy Carlton
I hope you find this bulletin informative – If you have any questions please see me in P16COLLEGE ROOM
(Library) / Angela Flores is the new San Jac counselor this year. She will be here at Dobie in the College Room (located in library) on Monday and Thursday of every week
This year I am going to try to put everything on one bulletin
These bulletins are not designed for printing. The majority of scholarships have links to them so it is more beneficial to pull the bulletins up online so that you have access to the links. I will send out bulletins every 2-4 weeks. As a deadline passes I will delete it from the bulletin (scholarships with # on them are paper copies located in College Connection Tower in cafeteria, Counseling Office, P16, and College Room in library
(Refer to the 1st bulletin I sent for SAT/ACT info and other Dobie and college info)
Attention> / Parents and Students: If you would like for me to send bulletins via email to you send me an email stating you would like for me to add you to my list
“COLLEGE CONNECTION” /
· Located in the cafeteria during Mega Lunch (Monday-Thursday). On Fridays during Mega Lunch we are in the College Now Building, P16.
· We will now have P16 open during lunch every day except for a few exceptions.· Stop by for information on colleges, scholarships, college visits, SAT/ACT, Fee Waivers, and FAFSA.
· Many clubs offered at Mega Lunch
Tutoring also offered at Mega LunchSCHOOL VISITS AT DOBIE / · Fisk University will be here during mega lunch on December 3, 2015
COLLEGE PREVIEWS / Some of these previews will be held at a local location but most of these are held on their campus
Previews are listed alphabetically by University / · Baylor University Premier- April 16, 2016. Online registration opens February 15, 2016
· Fisk University Information session, Houston, Thursday, December 3, 4 – 7 p.m., Wheeler Avenue Baptist church, 3826 Wheeler, Houston, 77004. RSVP at
· Texas A & M University-Aggieland Saturday, February 13, 2016. Registration recommended but not required. Register online at https://academicevents.tamu.edu/admissions/aggieland
· Sam Houston State University – Saturdays at Sam –April 2, 2016. To register visit http://www.shsu.edu/dept/visitors/saturday.html
· SFA Showcase Saturday –February 13, 2016 and April 2, 2016
· Texas State University – Bobcat Days- February 13, 2016 and April 16, 2016. www.admissions.txstate.edu/visit/bobcat-days/bcdsign-up.html
· Trinity University Trinity in Focus - January 30, 2016 and February 13, 2016. To register visit https://new.trinity.edu/admissions-aid/campus-visits-programs/trinity-focus
· University of Alabama Huntsville – visitation days -
http://www.uah.edu/admissions/undergraduate/upcoming-events
· University of Houston-Victoria will host Jaguar Day on January 30, 2016 and February 27, 2016. To register visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/?sm=E1M5IsRCRtssPSN1xnRVMKq7fiF8tGy6G8wTPIiRubA%3d
· University of Texas – Explore UT Open House, Saturday, March 5, 2016,11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free and no registration required
· http://www.utsa.edu/admissions/utsaday.html?
· University of Texas Tyler- Preview Days- Saturday, April 9, 2016. Registration at http://www.uttyler.edu/previewday/
Study for SAT / KHANACADEMY /
· https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat
Study for the current SAT (through the January SAT) or the new SAT starting with the March administration.UT Dallas/UT Southwestern Medical School / · Seniors
· Fall Info sessions are full. If you are a junior and would like to attend an information session in the spring check back via website in early spring for dates.
· http://www.utdallas.edu/pre-health/ut-pact
· Pilot program designed to speed up medical education in Texas (PACT) program
· Students applying from high school will be required to meet rigorous benchmarks for acceptance into the program, which will shave as much as two years off the length of a typical medical education
· Deadline for PACT application FOR SENIORS is December 1, 2015
Those who are admitted and graduate will have guaranteed acceptance to UT Southwestern Medical School UT-PACT Program Admission
Admission into UT-PACT is competitive. Students apply during their senior year of high school and are evaluated based on:· Texas residency – only Texas residents will be considered
· Students must apply to UT Dallas, be accepted, then apply to UT PACT
· https://studentaffairs.swmed.org/gateway2/login.aspx
· Secondary application including a statement of motivation and purpose
· High school grade point average (minimum 3.5 on a 4.0 scale)
· Standardized test scores (minimum SAT math 550 and reading 550, or ACT 27)
· Letters of recommendation from a high school guidance counselor, a high school math or science instructor, and one additional letter as a character reference, preferably from a healthcare professional. (No additional letters will be considered)
· http://dox.utdallas.edu/letter92330
· A personal interview, initiated by the UT-PACT office, conducted by university and medical school faculty
I am waiting for confirmation that this scholarship will be offered. / Linda Lorelle Scholarship Foundation / · This scholarship is for Juniors
· More info to come when it opens to the students
UT Dallas University Admission and Scholarships / · Fall, 2016 application is open at www.applytexas.org
· Once file is complete an admissions decision will be made
· All students admitted by March 1, 2016 will automatically be reviewed for our Academic Excellence Scholarships. No scholarship application is required
· Visit http://www.utdallas.edu/enroll click on Financial Aid for scholarships. Some of these scholarships haven’t opened yet for the 2016-2017 freshman year.
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Texas A & M University Society of Woman Engineers 40th Annual High School Conference / · Iron Engineer: Aggieland
· Participate in engineering design competitions, lab tours, campus tours, class visitations, student panels, the chance to spend the night on campus, and more
· Registration opens 10/12/15 and closes 12/1/15
· January 29-30, 2016 at Texas A & M
· Cost is $45
· Space is limited to the first 20 people from each school
· For more information visit http://www.swetamu.com/high-school-conference.html
Turn into me by November 20, 2015 / Elks Most Valuable Student Competition / · Seniors
· US citizen
· Need not be related to a member of the Elks
· Male and female students compete separately
· Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need
· http://www.elks.org/ENF/scholars/mvs.cfm info and application
· to download an application: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/applymvs.cfm
· You will need to find the nearest Lodge to your home address and turn that into me with your application.
· Remember, it needs a transcript so order it and have it sent to me by November 20th. / National awards (500) four-year scholarships ranging from $1,000 -$12,000 a year
Army, Navy-Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship Programs / · Contact the school’s recruiter
· See websites for qualifications and application
· www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships
· www.nrotc.navy.mil/
Service Academy - Air Force / · Juniors
· www.academyadmissions.com
· Contact members in Congress or to the Vice-President of the U.S. for nominations as soon as possible after March 1st of your junior year of high school
Other Service Academies / · Army- www.admissions.usma.edu
· nomination
· Coast Guard – www.uscga.edu
· Naval – www.usna.edu
o nomination
· Merchant Marine – www.usmma.edu
· Nomination
December 1, 2015 / Air Force ROTC Scholarship Program / · Seniors
· A variety of full and partial scholarships available
· Enroll in the academic major for which the scholarship is offered.
· Enroll in Air Force ROTC beginning with the 2016 fall term
· Complete a 24-day summer field training course at Maxwell AFB, Alabama (usually between your sophomore and junior years).
· Complete AFROTC General Military Course your freshman and sophomore years and the Professional Officer course your junior and senior years.
· Accept a commission as an Air Force Officer and serve at least four years on active duty.
· Application submitted online by December 1st and download, complete and upload required forms to website by January 12, 2016
· www.afrotc.com/scholarships / · / · Covers your tuition and most lab fees, annual textbook allowance and up to a $500 spending cash monthly stipend.
December 1, 2015 / Mississippi State University
Scholarships / · September 28, 2015. Scholars Recognition Days. Students with a minimum 29 ACT score will receive an invitation to the event. The ACT score must have been in their system in order to receive an invitation. A student’s housing priority is determined by the date of the online application submission.
· Fall Preview Days – October 12, 26 & November 9, 2015. You need to register if you are going.
· Admission application can be found at http://www.admissions.msstate.edu/apply/
· Scholarship resume is done with the admission application and must be done by the priority date of December 1st. There are a variety of scholarships available. Check them online at http://www.admissions.msstate.edu
Application deadline is December 15, 2015 / Lamar University’s Mirabeau Scholarship / · Seniors
· First time in college freshmen ( dual credit and AP credit are not disqualifying)
· Minimum SAT score of 1250 (math and critical reading)
· OR a minimum score of 28 on the ACT
· Must have a demonstrated record of excellence in academics, leadership, service and/or creative endeavors.
· Students who meet these qualifications should speak with their Admission Rep at Lamar for further details and assistance with the application.
· www.beacardinal.com/scholarships
· To apply for this scholarship and other scholarships go to the above link. It will tell you how to apply for the Mirabeau scholarship and other general scholarships / Full scholarship for 4 years that covers tuition, room and board, books, fees, etc.
Online by December 15, 2015 / NEW
AXA Achievement Scholarship / · Seniors
· Ambition and drive in school, community or work-related activities
· Be a US citizen or legal resident
· Plan on attending a 2 or 4 year college
· https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html / 1 $10,000 award per state
Online by December 15, 2015 / University of Missouri Scholarships / · Seniors
· Must be planning on attending University of Missouri and have applied for admission by December 1, 2015
· Various scholarships with different criteria
· www.scholarships.missouri.edu
To me by December 16, 2015 / #6 Dobie Coca-Cola Scholarship / · Seniors
· Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
· Extra-curricular and community service
· Must be planning on attending a 2 or 4 year college or university.
Online by December 18, 2015 / NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award / · Seniors
· www.nfib.com/YEA
· Must own and/or operate your own established business / Valued between $2,000 - $15,000
December 31, 2015 / Future of Assisted Living Scholarship / · Seniors
· General Scholarship to be used to advance your higher education
· Essay and bio required
· https://www.senioradvisor.com/ind/assisted-living#VD1zmC4AADAAdvp_ / (2)
$2,000
January 7, 2016 / NEW
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program / · Seniors
· www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
· Leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship
· Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
· Financial need
· Citizen of the US
· Plan on attending a 4 year college or university / $10,000 year for 4 years
January 1, 2016 / UTSA Terry Freshman Scholarship / · Must apply for the UTSA Terry Freshman Scholarship through Apply Texas when applying for admission to UTSA.
Contest deadline is January 6, 2016 / JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest / · High school students ( 9th – 12th )
· To consider the concept of political courage by writing an essay on a U.S. elected official who has chosen to do what is right, rather than what is expedient.
· http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx / 1st place- $10,000
2nd place- $1,000
5 finalists - $500
To me by January 6, 2016 / # 7 Texas Engineering Foundation Scholarship / · Seniors
· Be a US citizen
· Must have at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale GPA
· Have scored at least a 600 in math, a 550 in critical reading and a 500 in writing on the SAT OR
A 29 in math and a 25 in English on the ACT
· Must plan on enrolling in an ABET accredited engineering program. Visit www.abet.org and click on “Find ABET-Accredited Programs “ to obtain a listing
January 7, 2016 / #8 Dana Tarter Scholarship
I have an info sheet
Check with your BPA teacher / · Seniors
· Must have been an active BPA member for two years in a local chapter
· Must have competed at regionals, state, and/or nations for two years.
· Must be planning to pursue a degree from a college, university or technical school in the area of business
· https://dobie.pasadenaisd.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_58194/File/Homepage/2015-2016%20BPA%20Scholarship%20Guidelines.docx / $500
January 7, 2016 / GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship / · Seniors
· www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
· Demonstrate at school, workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship
· Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
· Financial need
· Citizen of the US
· Plan on enrolling in a four year college or university in the US / $10,000 renewable for 4 year scholarships
Online deadline January 13, 2016 / Gates Millennium Scholars Program / · Seniors
· http://gmsp.org
· Must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American
· US citizen, national or legal permanent resident of the US
· Have at least a GPA of 3.3 on an unweighted 4.0 scale
· Demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities
· Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria
· http://www.fafsa.ed.gov . You can start after January 1, 2016 / $500 - $5,000
To me by January 12, 2016 / Frontier Fiesta Association Scholarships / · Seniors
· Academic and community achievements and leadership
· www.uh.edu/fiesta / $1,000
Online by January 15, 2016 / Southern Methodist University (SMU) Hunt Leadership Scholarship / · Seniors
· Provides full SMU tuition and fees, less the amount of resident tuition and fees at the leading public school of the student’s state of residency