Showing posts with label scholarships. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scholarships. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

DCPS Senior Winter Break Reading Scholarship

Seniors!

Read two selected books, respond to the essay question and submit it to your English teacher for your chance to earn free Jacksonville Giants tickets and a chance to win up to $2,500 in scholarship dollars.



http://www.duvalschools.org/static/students/student_software/winter_packets_2013/K-12%20Reading/Winter%20Reading_Senior%20Scholarship%20Entry1314.pdf


Thursday, December 5, 2013

Hispanic Scholarship Fund - Undocumented

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund has a page dedicated to undocumented students.  Details on several scholarships are listed at :  

http://hsf.net/en/resources/for-dreamers/

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Bright Futures

Seniors can now sign up for Bright Futures! Remember, in order to earn the award you must meet the requirements AND sign up for it!


The application is located here:
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/


Details on the requirements are located here:

Florida Medallion
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/fmsrequire2014.htm

Florida Academic
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/fasrequire2014.htm

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

The 2013-14 Senior Scholarship Book

Seniors!

We are having a lot of fun talking to you about graduation requirements, scholarships, college, and more during your senior credit checks.  As promised here is the link to the DCPS Scholarship Book.  Please check it out and apply for any scholarship that you qualify for.  If you were absent during your senior credit check, we will call for you next week.  So far we've met with the following English classes:  all of Devaney's, Ms. Harman's, half of Ms. Sweet's classes.  We still need to meet with Ms. Sweet's B-Day classes and Ms. Johnson's classes.

See you soon!



http://www.duvalschools.org/static/aboutdcps/departments/acadprog/guidance_services/scholarships.asp

Thursday, May 16, 2013

JGTA Scholarship

Julius Guinyard Tennis Association

The JGTA is offering two(2) scholarships for $500 each to
high school seniors that volunteer to assist with JGTA events.

Criteria:
- Minimum of 15 volunteer hours by supporting JGTA
events (meetings, tennis lessons, tournament, etc.)
- Proof of acceptance to an accredited college
- 500 word essay: “How can I benefit from tennis?”

Volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
- Tennis
- Working with children
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Web Page Development
- Meeting Preparation
- Event Planning
- Fundraising

Submit criteria requirements by June 14, 2013 via email to
jgta@thejgta.com

This is a great opportunity for a high school senior to gain a
scholarship and learn the game of tennis.

For more information, call 904-860-5282

Monday, May 13, 2013

Shawn Carter Scholarship

APPLICATION DEADLINE is May 31, 2013

The Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) Scholarship Fund offers scholarship opportunities to any under-served student across the United States.
Qualified applicant must be a high school senior, college student, and/or between the ages of 18-25, pursuing studies at a vocational or trade school.
Applicant must be a US Citizen and complete the on-line application at http://www.shawncartersf.com/apply/. Apply by May 31, 2013.

The Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation is unique in that it offers scholarships to single mothers, children who attend alternative schools, students who have earned a GED, students with grade point averages of 2.0 and students who have previously been incarcerated, etc. but desire a higher education.

One of the key questions asked by the Foundation when students apply for a scholarship is: What are your plans to give back to the community?

Monday, April 22, 2013

PFLAG 2013 Scholarship

PFLAG of Jacksonville is awarding $2,000 in
scholarships to OUT lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender students who reside in the Jacksonville and
northeast Florida Area-Duval, Nassau, Clay, St. Johns,
Clay Counties
The Scholarship application form can be
found at :
. www.pflagjax.org
Deadline June 1, 2013

Parents Families and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
Jacksonville Chapter organized in 1992.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Asian Alliance of Jacksonville Scholarship

$1000 Scholarships sponsored by Jacksonville Asian American Alliance



We would like to announce the availability of four (4) $1000 scholarships to qualified graduating seniors of Asian descent. The Jacksonville Asian American Alliance (JAAA), (501c (3)) a nonprofit organization offers annual scholarships to Asian American high school seniors. The required qualifications and application are attached for your review. Please download an application, requirements and instructions for the scholarship at www.jaxaaa.org.

The deadline is April 10, 2013. Please mail the application to:

Scholarship Committee
Jacksonville Asian American Alliance
9802 Baymeadows Road, Suite 12
PMB #186
Jacksonville, FL 32256



They will announce the scholarship winners on April 17,2013. The scholarship will be presented at the student’s school year end award ceremony.



Tuesday, February 26, 2013

2012-2013 Scholarship Book Updated

There have been several updates to the District Scholarship Book.  Seniors, take a look to see what scholarships you are eligible and apply apply apply!

http://www.duvalschools.org/static/aboutdcps/departments/acadprog/guidance_services/scholarships.asp




Delta Sigma Delta Sorority Scholarship

Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is offering seven (7) $2000 scholarships…deadline to apply isMarch 22nd.


Log onto www.dstjax.org, select Programs, then select Scholarships.




Wednesday, January 16, 2013

FAMU Recruitment

FAMU by

Florida PTA Scholarship

Florida PTA is pleased to offer a total of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating in the 2012-2013 school year. This is a one time (nonrenewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education.


This award is specifically for a student who wishes to pursue their education at a Florida University, Fine Arts School, Community College, or Vo-Tech.

Requirements for each student to apply for this scholarship include:

Graduate from a Florida High School in the 2012-2013 school year.

Be a member of their high school’s PTA/PTSA or the Sunshine State PTSA (PTA/PTSA must be in good standing).

Be a resident of the state of Florida.

Planning to continue their education in the 2013-2014 school year in the state of Florida at a University, Fine Arts, Community College or VoTech.

Fully complete the application (attached) and submit letters of recommendation, an essay, and copies of their official high school transcript, ACT and/or SAT scores.

Additional factors will be taken into consideration in selecting a winner (e.g. need, special circumstances, extracurricular activities and honors, etc.).



Deadline for all applications is February 1, 2013. All applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2013, to be considered.

For more information visit: http://www.floridapta.org/programs/scholarship.



Thursday, November 15, 2012

WJCT Scholarship

LBS Essay Contest

MLK Scholarships

MLK Jr Contest

FLA PTA Scholarship

ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

In keeping with our policy of providing quality education for young people, Florida PTA goes one step further by assisting qualified students who wish to continue their education beyond high school. Florida PTA offers scholarship opportunities funded by money derived from Honorary Life Memberships, Scholarship Fund functions and other contributions.
Florida PTA is pleased to offer a total of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories: University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating in the 2012-2013 school year. This is a one time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher education.
This award is specifically for a student who wishes to pursue their education at a Florida University, Fine Arts School, Community College, or Vo-Tech.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH STUDENT TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDE:

  1.  Be a member of their high school’s PTA/PTSA or the Sunshine State PTSA (PTA/PTSA must be in good standing).
     
  2.  Graduate from a Florida High School in the 2012-2013 school year.
     
  3.  Be a resident of the state of Florida.
     
  4.  Planning to continue their education in the 2013-2014 school year in the state of Florida at a University, Fine Arts, Community College or Vo-Tech.
     
  5.  Fully complete the application (attached) and submit letters of recommendation, an essay, and copies of their official high school transcript, ACT and/or SAT scores.
 Additional factors will be taken into consideration in selecting a winner (e.g. need, special circumstances, extracurricular activities and honors, etc.).

* DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS IS FEBRUARY 1, 2013. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY THAT DATE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

SCHOLARSHIP FORM

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Kathy's April Newsletter 2012



http://www.scribd.com/doc/89848059/Kathy-s-April-Newsletter-2012