Friday, January 31, 2014

Valdosta State University

 Forms and audition formats at the VSU Dance Website:

 
 
If you have any questions please feel free to contact enielsen@valdosta.edu
 
 
 
Theatre And Dance Auditions
 
2013-2014 Academic Year
 
August 13/Tues.: On-campus dance major auditions
                             6 P.M.
                             University Center 2108/Dance studio
 
 
 
Feb. 1/Sat.:          On-campus theatre and dance auditions
                            12:30 P.M. Dance major/musical theatre track auditions (dance portion)
                            University Center 2108/Dance studio
                            2:30 P.M. (estimated time) Vocal and acting auditions for theatre performance
                            track and musical theatre track auditionees. Also portfolio presentations for
                            production track auditonees /Sawyer Theater.
 
 
 
Feb. 2/Sun.:        Off-campus dance major auditions
                           1 P.M.  Cumming Dance Academy, Cumming, GA
 
 
 
Feb. 16/Sun.:      Off-campus theatre and dance auditions/Atlanta area
                           Time and location TBA
 
 
Feb. 17/Mon.:     Off-campus theatre and dance auditions/Atlanta area
                            Time and location TBA
 
 
 
 
Feb. 22/Sat.:        On-campus theatre and dance auditions
                            10 AM Dance major and musical theatre auditions (dance portion)
                            University Center 2108/Dance studio
                            1 P.M. Vocal and acting auditions for theatre performance
                            track and musical theatre track auditionees. Also portfolio presentations
                            for production track auditionees /Sawyer Theater.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO $100,000 AVAILABLE AWARDED AT UP TO $25,000/YEAR

Visit buickachievers.com for program details and the online application.

Deadline: February 28, 2014
           5:00 p.m. EST

We encourage the following to apply:
  • High school seniors and current undergraduates
  • Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2014-2015
  • Those who plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Accounting Career Awareness Program

FREE one week summer residency program for minority high school students interested in accounting, finance & business.

June 1-6, 2014

Learn business concepts &network with business executives

Experience college life at Emory University

Tour corporations & university campuses

Participate in a Team Case Study Competition & Talent Show

Compete for scholarships


Applications must be received on or before March 14, 2014

Open to high school sophomores, juniors &seniors

The Joseph P. Crawford, CLU Memorial Scholarship

The Joseph P. Crawford, CLU Memorial Scholarship was created by the NAIFA - Georgia Board of Directors to provide a scholarship to an undergraduate student who demonstrates exceptional academic performance a significant financial need. Eligible students may not be receiving a full tuition scholarship waiver from another source.
 
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
 
The following are eligiblity requirements for qualifying an applicant for the scholarship:
  1. Applicant must be resdient of the State of Georgia.
  2. Applicant must be a current graduate of a High School in Georgia the year in which you apply for a scholarship.
  3. Applicant must be enrooled in an accredited High School in Georgia
  4. Grade Point average must be 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
  5. Class Rank must be in top 10%.
  6. The family annual income must be at or below three (3) times the poverty level (set by Federal Guideline).
  7. Recipient will be chosen by the Scholarship Committee, Confirmed by the Board of Directors.
  8. Scholarship amount is determined by the Committee annually and is typically $2,000.
  9. Application Package must be postmarked no later than March 3, 2014.

Furman 2014 Summer Scholars

Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible for at least $7,500 per year, $30,000 over four years, in scholarships upon acceptance into Furman University. There is an increase in this award from $5,000 in year's past. Furman Scholars are eligible for a $200 discount on the week-long, residential Summer Scholars program, which provides talented rising juniors and seniors with a glimpse of the Furman experience. Please visit engagefurman.com for more details about Summer Scholars.

Furman Scholars nominees must be current juniors who meet the following requirements:
  • A high school weighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher
  • A genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences
  • Significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential
  • One of the following test scores: PSAT score of 120 or higher (critical reading and math); SAT score of 1200 or higher (critical reading and math); ACT composite score of 26 or higher
Only online nominations will be accepted via the website at furman.edu/furmanscholars and paper nominations will not be accepted.

All nominations must be submitted online by March 15, 2014.

If you have any questions, contact 864.294.2034 or furmanscholars@furman.edu.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

The TI Robotics Scholarship

Do you help or mentor or coach a robotics team. Do you know a high school student involved with robotics competition - BEST, FIRST, and/or VEX

Now Announcing The TI Robotics Scholarship
For more information please visit www.ti.com/robotics and  www.roboticseducation.org/for-participants/scholarships/.
The Texas Instruments scholarship is offering two (2) $5,000  non-renewable scholarships to two (2) high school seniors intent on pursuing a degree related to science, technology, engineering or mathematics in college. The award will be presented at the VEX Robotics Competition World Championship in April 2014, however the student does not need to be present to win.

The second link provided will list out 76 additional opportunities available worth a combined total of $1,523,000

Be sure to apply by February 15, 2014

College Lacrosse Scholarshp

Andrew J. Oswald Memorial Scholarship Program

A $1000 per year scholarship will be awarded to Georgia High School lacrosse player (boy and girl) who will play lacrosse in college. This is the eighth year, with the first scholarship awarded in 2006. The scholarship is renwable for 3 additional years.

If you have any questions or comments, please email Bruce and Kathleen Oswald at the_oswalds@ajo4lax.com Forms are due by April 22, 2014.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

2014 CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship

Application & Website
http://sms.scholarshipamerica.org/cbcfgeneralmillshealth/index.html

Description
The CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship is for students pursuing majors related to health. This scholarship is based on the student's major (minors are not considered).

Amount
Recipients will receive a $2,500 award.

Eligibility
  • Be a full-time undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university OR a current high school senior preparing to become a full-time  undergraduate degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.
  • Be planning to pursue a degree in the fields of medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition, or other health-related studies.
  • Have a minimum 2.75 GPA
  • Exhibit leadership ability and participate in community service activities.
  • Live or go to school in a Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member district (eligibility based on your permanent or local address). Please visit http://house.gov/ to determine your U.S. Representative and then http://www.cbcfinc.org/frequently-asked-questions-faq/96-uncategorised/56-cbc-members.html to determine whether they are a member of the CBC. Students may use their home address or their college address to apply and determine eligibility.
Deadline
February 28, 2014

Application Materials
The completed application must be sent to Scholarship Management Services and postmarked by February 28, 2014. Please note that application materials are to be mailed by the student directly to the below address:

CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship Program
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Questions
Please contact Peggy Stenzel at (507) 931-1682 or pstenzel@ScholarshipAmerica.org. To contact CBCF, call (202) 263-2800 or e-mail scholarship@cbcfinc.org.