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Announcements
Special announcement for all 17- and 18-year-old men: You are reminded that you have a legal obligation to register with Selective Service within 30 days of your 18th birthday. If you live in America and do not register, you are breaking the law. You may register online at www.sss.gov or pick up a registration card at any post office. For more info, see Mrs. Karen Anderson.
ACT help—The following site will give you access to free ACT practice questions. This site has study tips and ACT questions with detailed answer explanations. The site is: http://www.actexampracticetests.com
"Top Five" Academic Merit Scholarships
The University of West Florida has established new academic merit scholarships designed for the best academically prepared students from the public high schools in Florida. Students who have a class rank of number one through five after the first semester of their senior year will be awarded scholarships which will cover their tuition. These scholarships start with the fall semester 2009. Bright Futures Scholarship recipients who receive the academic merit scholarships can use the Bright Futures monies for the remaining cost, including on-campus housing, transportation, meal plan or books. For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (850) 474-2230, 1-800-263-1074 or e-mail admissions@uwf.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Academic Merit Scholarship?
The Academic Merit Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship which will cover the recipient’s tuition for undergraduate courses (1000-4000 level). The scholarships will be available for fall, spring and summer semesters and will conclude after the completion of the student’s bachelor’s degree or 120 semester hours of credit, whichever comes first.
Who is eligible for the Academic Merit Scholarship?
Eligible students who have been admitted to the University of West Florida as first-time in college freshmen, are Florida residents as determined by the UWF Office of Admissions, are attending a public high school in the state of Florida and have official high school transcripts verifying a class rank of number one through five following the first semester of the senior year.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
There is no separate application. Admitted first-time in college freshmen will be automatically reviewed for eligibility upon admission to the university. Apply Online to Attend UWF
Is this scholarship retroactive for previous year? No
Am I still eligible for the Bright Futures Scholarship as a recipient of the Academic Merit Scholarship?
Yes. Students who have received the Bright Futures Scholarship and the Academic Merit Scholarship will have their tuition covered by the Academic Merit Scholarship while the Bright Futures Scholarship funds can be utilized for remaining costs including on campus housing, transportation, a meal plan and/or books.
Can the Academic Merit Scholarship alter my financial aid package?
Yes. In some cases, if a student is receiving need-based financial aid, the financial aid package may be reduced because of state or federal guidelines.
How do I maintain my eligibility for the scholarship for future years?
Students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA to be monitored at the end of each spring semester for the length of the scholarship. In addition, students must be enrolled full-time at UWF, unless in their final semester.
Chipola College Information
Info About Art, Music, Theatre Scholarship Portfolio and Audition Dates
Music --- February 18, March 28, April 15, May 20, 2010
Theatre --- February 18, March 18, April 15, 2010
Art Portfolio --- April 22, 2010 (deadline to submit)
Show Choir --- TBA
The Cooperative Living Organization, CLO, exists to help students needing financial assistance attend the University of Florida and Santa Fe by providing a student-run cooperative where dormitory styled room and board costs half as much as similar on-campus living arrangements.
The Cooperative Living Organization, located one block from the main UF campus, is now taking applications for the Spring and Summer semesters. We would like to invite UF and Santa Fe transfer students to apply. The application form is available at http://cloliving.org/
· One block from UF campus !
· 10 meals per week!
· Utilities and High Speed Wireless Internet!
· Fully Furnished Rooms, Laundry On Site!
· Rec. Room with Billiards, Foosball, and Cable TV!
· Computer Lab!
Come discover convenient affordable housing at Florida’s only student run Co-op!
Fall/ Spring
(8 months)
$350/month
Summer A or B— $460
C— $920
Call Us at (352) 377-4269
Walk-In: 117 NW 15th St
“B. Davis Scholarship”
The creators of the “ScholarshipQuestHelper” website are offering a scholarship for 2010.
Please visit our website at http://www.scholarshipquesthelper.com to read about us and to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships.
Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.
The deadline for applications is May 28, 2010.
Amount of Scholarship: $1,000
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 4th year.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 19, 2010.
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our
Full details are available on our site.
Southern Scholarship Foundation |
Do you know students who need financial assistance for college??? If so, Southern Scholarship Foundation can help!!! I am the Director of Student Affairs for Southern Scholarship Foundation in Tallahassee and wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and reach out to all qualified students. Southern Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization which awards qualifying students with housing scholarships on the following campuses: FSU - UF - FAMU - FGCU
Interested applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA and a demonstrated financial need. Scholarship recipients live cooperatively in a house with students representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures. They do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of basic household expenses such as food and utilities. The entire cost to the student averages $950 per semester.
Included on the application is a detailed list of all necessary application materials. Only complete application packets will be reviewed for acceptance. There is
not an application deadline, however, submission by March 1 for the fall semester is encouraged as spots do fill quickly.
If your school has a website scholarship page of some sort, I would love it if we could be included as an opportunity for your students. I can provide any info needed for the link on your scholarship page. We also have a FaceBook fan page which can be found at Southern Scholarship Foundation on FaceBook It is a page for anyone interested in learning more about Southern Scholarship Foundation. We will be regularly posting photos, updates, and interesting information.
Please spread the word to any and all of your students as this is an extremely beneficial opportunity that may enable them to pursue a college education. If you would like us to visit with you and/or your scholarship applicants, please email me and we will see what we can arrange. Thank you so much in assisting us in our effort to continue serving Florida's deserving students!!
Sincerely,
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Sydney Smith Director of Student Affairs, North FL Southern Scholarship Foundation 322 Stadium Drive Tallahassee, FL 32304 (850) 222.3833 (850) 222.6750 fax |
Miracle Strip Chapter of the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) announces Special Scholarship that will be awarded in the amount of $1000 for eligible women who: 1) are citizens of the U.S. and residents of Bay, Washington, Gulf, Holmes, or Jackson County, Florida; 2) will be college First or Second year level in August, 2010; 3) are attending or have been accepted at a vo-tech or community college authorized to confer degrees at least at the associate level; and 4) have achieved a cumulative grade point average 2.5 of GPA or better on a 4.0 scale.
The application will be completed online and requires a biographical sketch, three (3) professional letters of reference and an official transcript. To apply, interested, eligible women should send name and email address to Rosie Rowland, Rosie.Rowland@tyndall.af.mil or Roberta Lampe, mkie@prodigy.net.
Rosie Rowland and/or Roberta Lampe will reply with an email that contains a username and password to use on the website: www.sbmef.org where the applicant will complete their application, write a biographical sketch and upload letters of reference. Transcipts should be sent directly to SBMFF (Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund/American Business Women's Association), 9100 Ward Parkway, P.O. Box 8728, Kansas City, MO 64114-0728. Phone number is 1-800-228-0007 and fax is 1-816-361-4991.
Deadline: The first ten (10) completed eligible applications (including transcripts). No applications will be accepted after March 1, 2010. The scholarship will be awarded in May 2010. Please email or call Rosie Rowland or Roberta Lampe at the above email or phone number if you have any questions.
AES Engineers is pleased to be able renew our scholarship offer for 2010.
The applicants are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
How to Apply:
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: October 8, 2010
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at:
Tyndall Federal Credit Union Scholarship Program
Five (5) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to deserving high school seniors. Winners will be notified in mid-April. Awards will be presented during a ceremony in April. Parent/legal guardian and/or applicant must be a Tyndall Federal Credit Union member, in good standing. This scholarship is open only to high school seniors (grade 12). Only one (1) entry per applicant will be considered.
Selection Criteria:
1. Proof of maintaining a current cumulative (weighted or unweighted) high school GPA of 3.5, on a 4.0 scale
2. Description of extracurricular and community activities
3. List of accomplishments, honors, and awards
4. List of volunteer work/job experience
5. Attach two letters of recommendation to this entry form. The written recommendations can be from a past or present employer, coach, teacher, counselor, administrator, neighbor, community leader, social worker, or clergy. The letters must be from adults who are not related to the applicant. At least one of the letters must be written by an adult who is outside of the applicant's school environment.
6. Attach a copy of your last two report cards to this entry form.
Application:
To enter, this application must be completed, signed, and dated. Please include all requested materials. Illegible and incomplete entries will be disqualified. Return the formto Tyndall Federal Credit Union by mailing to: P.O. Box 59760, Panama City, Florida 32412-0760, Attention - Marketing Department. Entries must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2010. Applications not meeting deadline requirement will not be considered.
* Please be sure to review registration details beginning on page two of the "Registering for the ACT 2009-10" booklet, available in every ACT student registration packet. See Mrs. Alford for a packet. *
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Registration deadline |
Late registration deadline |
April 10, 2010 |
March 5, 2010 |
March 6-19, 2010 |
June 12, 2010 |
May 7, 2010 |
May 8-21, 2010 |
Colleges, universities, & academies
College prep., scholarship, and career info
College admissions timelime
Fall of senior year |
Winter of senior year |
Spring of senior year |
* Organize applications by creating files for each of your target schools. List all requirements and deadlines.
* Retake the ACT and/or SAT if you're looking to improve your score.
* Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers and community leaders (at least one month before the application due date).
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* Work on those college applications. Many applications are due in early January.
* Register for a PIN so you can complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.pin.ed.gov.
* Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms and requirements. |
* Check email/mail regularly for admissions decisions.
* Compare your admissions offers. Ask your guidance counselor and parents to help you weigh your options.
* Review your SAR for any mistakes and report them to your prospective school. Your SAR should arrive approximately 3-5 days after you submit the FAFSA online, or 10 days after your paper FAFSA is received.
* Time for a decision! Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1.
* Check deadlines for housing, financial aid, etc. |
Application Dos and Don'ts
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* Do follow the rules. If an application asks you to choose one essay, do not answer them all. Read the aplication directions completely before answering any questions.
* Do include everything. Verify all forms have been signed and that you have included all essays and recommendations. Double check that you have not left out anything important. Make copies for your records.
* Do pay attention to deadlines. Submit your application with plenty of time to spare. You may want to send your application via certified mail or request an email receipt if you applied online, for added assurance that it arrived on time. |
* Don't procrastinate. Letting things wait until the last minute might mean leaving something out or making mistakes on the application. You want to take as much time as possible on your application.
* Don't leave anything out. Be careful to not treat an online application like an instant message (IM) or email. An admissions office does not want to see smiley faces or IM slang. Treat an online application with the same seriousness as you would a paper one. |
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FACTS (Florida Academic Counseling and Tracking for Students) |
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FastWeb (free scholarship & college search) |
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