Author: Mychal Wynn
University of Pennsylvania Summer Research Opportunity
February 3, 2012
Visit website: https://www.med.upenn.edu/idealresearch/suip/
Pearl Foundation Scholarship
February 3, 2012
Visit website: https://www.pearlfoundationinc.org/scholarship
Discover Law School
January 31, 2012
On February 16, 2012 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm the five Georgia Law Schools (Atlanta’s John Marshall, Emory University, Georgia State University, Mercer University, and University of Georgia) are joining together to host a DiscoverLaw Program to educate students of all ages and backgrounds about law school and the application process. The program will include information on pre-law advisement, paying for law school, and legal careers; a question and answer panel with law school admissions professionals; and a mock law school class.
Anyone interested in law school is encouraged to attend, including college graduates; currently enrolled college, community college, or high school students; and their advisors and guests.
Please RSVP to Denienne Steele at dsteele1@gsu.edu and register with DiscoverLaw at http://www.discoverlaw.org/register.asp
FAFSA, Scholarship, and Financial Aid
January 31, 2012
Teamwork is Key
On Sunday, January 29, 2012 I presented a FAFSA, Scholarships, and Financial Aid workshop at Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, Georgia. Joining me in the presentation was Tyrone Smith of Pathway Educational Service. Due to the enormous amount of information presented during the workshop, I have highlighted some of the critical areas of information, together with links to important websites. As illustrated on the above slide, the financial aid opportunities that high school seniors have, is largely reflective of the broad range of planning and support received throughout their elementary-through-high school journey:
- How effectively did they research the colleges they applied to?
- Did they prepare a quality application package?
- Did they have access to mentors and guidance counselors?
- Did they write impressive college and scholarship essays?
- Were they involved in impressive leadership activities?
- Were they well prepared for interviews?
- Did they perform well academically and were they well-prepared for their SAT or ACT exams?
These are some of the many areas of support and guidance that we have provided to students to prepare them for college admission and for identifying the necessary financial support to pay for college.
Research Your Colleges
Take advantage of the many opportunities to research the colleges and universities you are applying to. Beginning with the colleges’ website, identify such important information as:
- Financial aid policies, e.g., need-based, institutional grants and scholarships
- Financial aid deadlines and requirements, i.e., FAFSA, CSS Financial Profile, institutional scholarships
- Tuition, room and board, and fees
- COA
Websites and free assistance that will assist with your research:
- CollegeMeasures.org
- FAFSA
- CSS/Financial Aid Profile
- Federal Title IV Programs
- Federal Help Line: 1.800.4.FED.AID
- College Research Sheet
- Inside College Listing of Need-based Colleges
- Net Price Calculator
- Georgia Student Finance Commission
- U.S. News and World Report College Rankings
Keys to Financial Aid:
- Submit your paperwork on time, even if you have to estimate
- Develop a quality scholarship package, i.e., résumé, transcript, essays, recommendation letters, awards, and community service
- Scholarships, Grants, Work-Study, Federal Loans [Private Loans—Loans of Last Resort!]
U.S. Department of State Internships
January 28, 2012The U.S. Department of State’s Fall 2012 Student Internship Program is now accepting applications.
Click here (http://careers.state.gov/students/programs) to read more about the Student Internship Program, and to start the Gateway to State online application process. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is March 02, 2012.
To be eligible for this program, you must be:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student (including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school).
- Have good academic standing
- Successfully complete a background investigation
- Be able to receive either a Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Please read the entire vacancy announcement carefully for all qualifications and requirements.
You can also visit our Student Programs forum (http://careers.state.gov/engage/forums/student-programs) to post questions or read discussions about this program.
Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter Scholarship
January 28, 2012The Chi Gamma Gamma chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., is accepting applications for the 2012 scholarship award.
Scholarship is for a male high school senior, who will graduate in the spring of 2012, who resides in the Cobb County or North Fulton County.
Please download the instruction guide and application using the following link.
2012 XGG Scholarship Application
Deadline is Saturday, March 31, 2012.
Scholarship Listing
January 26, 2012
The scholarships listed on this page are updated regularly. All new scholarships will be listed in alphabetical order. Good luck finding the scholarships that are right for you.
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants
To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic, “What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did you perspective on life change as a result of this difficulty?”
Email your essay to: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com. (Include the name and location of the school you are presently attending.)
Up to $1,000. Deadline to apply: 06/15/12
Amanda Bupp Memorial Scholarship
Available to students who are residents of York County, PA; 3.0 GPA; proof of acceptance/enrollment into a school majoring in the medical field; letter of recommendation; essay
Up to $500. Deadline to apply: 04/30/12
American Physical Therapy Association Scholarship
A variety of scholarship programs available to students, which include federal/state scholarship resources, Mary McMillan Scholarship, minority scholarship awards, and APTA awards.
Amounts vary. Deadlines vary
Free tuition. Deadline 2/15/12
Available to high School Seniors and College Students who are children of AT&T employees.
Up to $2,500. Deadline to apply: 2/15/12
Students currently in grades 9-12. Students from public, private, alternate, or home schools are eligible to apply. Have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), or equivalent. Demonstrate commitment to and involvement in community volunteer service or work experience. Be planning to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational-technical school, or online school/programfollowing high school graduation.
Up to $1,000. Deadline 2/15/12
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
How to Apply
Please send us a short essay answering the following question:
How has your education contributed to who you are today? Why do you want to earn a college education?
Deadline: June 22, 2012.
Who is eligible?
All student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
How to submit
All essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
When is the winner notified?
- The winner will be notified within 2 weeks and the name of the winner will be posted on this website at that time.
- When is the award received?
- The award is mailed within 2 weeks of the deadline.
Up to $500
Epilepsy Foundation Western/Central PA Scholarship Program
Diagnosis of epilepsy/seizure disorder (must be confirmed by a statement from physician); proof of acceptance to post-secondary academic/vocational program; H.S. grad of 2012; attend full-time in 2012-13; legal resident of Western/Central PA.
Up to $1000. Deadline to apply: 03/30/12
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is accepting applications for its 2012 Youth Scholarship Program, which will award $10,000 in scholarships to two children of active duty police officers and firefighters. The first-place winner will receive $7,500 to put toward their college education and the second-place winner will receive $2,500.
Deadline to apply: 02/01/12
Jack & Jill of America Foundation
High School Senior, 3.0 GPA
Up to $2,500. Deadline to apply: 03/12/12
Available to students with a 2.75 GPA; enrolled in a public college within their state of legal residence; pursue a bachelor’s degree; US citizen; demonstrate financial need.
Up to $20,000. Deadline to apply: 02/08/12
Available to Hispanic High School Senior or graduate, College Freshman, 3.0 GPA, Culinary, Hospitality, Hotel, and Restaurant Management.
Up to $9000. Deadline to apply: 03/01/12
Available to students accepted to Drexel, Johnson & Wales, Kettering, R.I.T., University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, or Wentworth Institute of Technology; Cum 3.5 GPA.
Up to $6,000. Deadline to apply: 2/15/12
College Planning Seminar
January 20, 2012
College planning is a knowledge intensive process, full of hurdles, confusion, and overwhelming, as thousands of high school seniors recently discovered. This workshop simplifies the process and provides a comprehensive, easy-to-follow set of strategies that can be specifically tailored to any audience by:
- providing students and families with a full scope of strategies to follow, beginning as students enter middle school. Students and parents will be well prepared to put together high quality college application packages to substantially increase the odds of students getting accepted into their top choice colleges and universities.
- providing teachers, coaches, and counselors with strategies for building the necessary relationships with students and families so that students and families are proactive in developing comprehensive college-bound plans.
- providing representatives from PTA/PTSAs, churches, and community organizations with the necessary training to better support students and families in developing comprehensive college-bound plans.
- providing school-based planning teams with strategies for integrating college planning into advisory and home room.
- providing coaches, band directors, art, dance, and drama teachers with strategies that will open the college pathway to thousands of dollars in scholarships and need-based aid for their students.
Contact our offices to be placed onto our mailing list so you will be notified of a seminar near you or have a representative from PTA/PTSA, church, school, or community organization contact us to arrange for a seminar in your community.
Complete Your FAFSA by the Deadline!
January 17, 2012
All high school seniors who are planning to enter college in the fall will need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before they can be considered for financial aid. Many colleges have a deadline of February 1, so it is critically important that students complete their FAFSA. If your parents have not filed their Federal Income taxes, then use the amounts from the previous year federal income tax returns as an estimate to answer the questions on the FAFSA application. You can always return to the FAFSA website at any time to update the amounts.
Students who are planning to attend private colleges and universities may also be required to complete the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE at the CollegeBoard website. You must do this in addition to the FAFSA and you must do so by the deadline established by the college or university that you plan to attend and to receive financial aid from.
Although there are a number of websites that will assist you with completing your FAFSA for a fee, you can simply go to the official government FAFSA website and complete the application at no charge. Any websites that charge you a fee, will still have to go to the government website to complete the official FAFSA application.
Be sure to file your completed FAFSA, keep track of your User ID, Password, and PIN. You will have to complete your FAFSA each year that you are in college and requesting financial aid.
Following are the important links:
100 Black Men of America, Inc., Scholarship
January 17, 2012The National Scholarship Program of 100 Black Men of America, Inc. provides scholarships to national applicants.
The award is only open to 100 Black Men mentees, Collegiate 100®, or affiliates who are graduating high school seniors or college undergraduates enrolled full-time in an accredited post-secondary institution. Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and deadlines to be considered for the scholarship. The National Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and is expected to be applied toward tuition, room, board, and books. Checks will be mailed from the World Headquarters Office and made payable to the institution.
Visit website: https://100blackmen.org/2025-2026-national-scholarship-application/