Thursday, December 15, 2016

Opportunity Scholarships A Program Of THEDREAM.US

Christian Brothers University Is proud To Be A Partner College OF THEDREAM.US!

As a Partner College, DREAMers are able to attend CBU using the scholarship funds provided by TheDream.US

TheDream.US Opportunity scholarships are for highly motivated DREAMers who want nothing than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost. They have no access to federal aid, limited access to state aid, and sometimes face paying out-of-state tuition. The Opportunity Scholarship is for students who live in targeted, locked-out states where they cannot get in-state tuition.

Christian Brother University invited you to explore what we have to offer students who are eligible for TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship. CBU is a small, private college located in the heart of Memphis, TN. As a Buccaneer at CBU, you will be immersed in an education that is both challenging and practical, preparing you as a whole world person to serve our campus, the community, and you the world beyond. CBU has majors in the Liberal Arts, Engineering, Sciences, and Business.

In three years, our Latino Student population has tripled, now composing 15% of our student body. CBU Latino students are achieving at high levels both academically and socially, by serving in leadership roles in students clubs and organizations across the university.

Hola CBU is a student-led organization that focuses on cultivating a robust community for Latino students on campus by providing creating opportunities for leadership, community outreach, and social activities, including Salsa and Bachata Night, ACT Prep for high school students, and Loteria Night.


Application and Eligibility Requirements

The opportunity scholarship is available to high school seniors or high school graduates who seek to earn a career-ready bachelor's degree. Students who are currently enrolled in college are not eligible. To be eligible to apply, you must:

  • Live in and have graduated from a high school in a targeted locked-out state
  • Have earned a high school GPA of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Must have taken the SAT or ACT
  • Not currently enrolled in a four-year college (other than in a high school pre-college or a dual enrollment program)
  • Intend to relocate to and enroll full-time in a bachelor's degree program at CBU in the Fall term of the 2017-2018 academic year
  • Have come to the United States before reaching your 16th birthday
  • Be DACA or TPS eligible and have applied for or received DACA or TPS approval
  • Demonstrate significant unmet financial need


For more info, go to: https://www.cbu.edu/TheDream

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Metro Atlanta Relocation Council 2017 Scholarship

Background

The Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC) is a non-profit organization that provides corporate and service industry relocation professionals the opportunity to meet and work together on a regular basis to educate, to learn and to share knowledge and experiences about current relocation practices and emerging relocation issues in an effort to better serve and address the diverse needs of relocating employees and their families. As part of our commitment to Relocation, MARC has developed a scholarship program for current high school seniors who have relocated into the Atlanta area sometime between grades 9 (after 8th grade graduation) and 12.

A one-time award of $1,500 will be presented to an Atlanta area high school senior
this year (Residence eligibility is defined as a senior attending a private or public school
in any city or county district within the 15-County Greater Atlanta Area)

The area will be sent directly to the college that the student will be attending to assist with tuition, etc. 

The MARC organization will select the scholarship winner based on the strength of their total application. The student will be evaluated based on the following.
  1.  Academic performance (as validated by transcripts from the counselor's office)
  2. Extra-curricular activities (to be provided along with the application and essay)
  3. The student's essay addressing the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and a new high school (please see greater details regarding the essay requirements below)

Requirements

Applicants must meet these requirements:
  • Currently a senior in good standing in an Atlanta area high school
  • Has relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools due to their family's relocation between grades 9-12
  • Currently have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent if different scale)

Please submit the following information
  1.  Your completed application, signed by your Guidance Department
  2. Your grade transcripts, provided by your Guidance Department
  3. Please list (on a separate sheet) all your extra-curricular activities and work experience during high school
  4. ESSAY GUIDELINES: Please write an essay telling us about your experiences associated with your relocation into the Atlanta area. Please feel free to discuss: 
  • your family background
  • reasons for relocation
  • the challenges encountered with relocation
  • the successes you achieved 
  • importantly, please feel free to include any advice that you would give to another teenager preparing to relocate
  • the essay should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words and must be emailed in a Word document format
Completed applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, February 24, 2017, No exceptions. The scholarship will be awarded at our MARC Spring Meeting, to be held in April, where the winner and their parent(s) are cordially invited to attend. the winner will participate in a brief question and answer session, to allow the audience a chance to meet them and hear about their experience first-hand!


To reiterate, please submit the following:

  1. Signed application
  2. Grade transcripts
  3. List of extracurricular activities 
  4. Essay (as a word document)
Either by Email or Fax
Deadline: 5:00 pm on Friday, February 24, 2017 - no exceptions 

If you have any questions, please contact either:


Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Education Is Our Pitch

Education Is Our Pitch 

Online Application Now Available!

We are pleased to inform you that the online application for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is now available at the www.jackierobinson.org. The JRF application is the vehicle through which more than 3,000 talented young minority high school students apply to become JRF Scholars and carry on the civic-minded legacy of the Foundation's namesake, Jackie Robinson. The deadline to submit the application for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship is February 15, 2017 by 5:00 pm ET.

About the Jackie Robinson Foundation

Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a public, not-for-profit national organization founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his incredible achievements. Serving as an advocate for young people with the greatest need, the Foundation assists increasing numbers of minority youths through the granting of four-year college scholarships and comprehensive practical support. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is distinctive for providing much more than financial support. While each Jackie Robinson Scholar receives over $28,000 over four years in direct support, they also become an active member in the Foundation's unique Mentoring and Leadership Development program, which is an extensive mentoring program that include practical skill-building and exposure through attendance at conference workshops, the assignment of peer and professional mentors, assistance with internship and employment placement, and a myriad of other networking opportunities.

To learn more about the Jackie Robinson Foundation, please visit our website at www.jackierobinson.org.

Eligibility 
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:

  • Be a graduating, minority high school senior
  • Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the united states
  • Show leadership potential
  • Demonstrate a dedication to community service
  • Present evidence of financial need 
  • Be a United States citizen
  • Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT of 21
  • Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4 year college when applying for the scholarship.


Frequently Asked questions
We are happy to provide you with Frequently Asked Questions about the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship. We have compiled a listing of the queries we most often receive into one easy to read documents for you and your students.

2016-17 Applicaton Process Timeline


  • November 1, 2016 JRF Scholarship Application opens
  • February 15, 2017 Application Deadline
  • April 30, 2017 Notification of Application Status 
  • June 15, 2017 Final selections announced 

SWM Scholarship Program


Students Without Mothers is dedicated to helping high school students without mothers help themselves by empowering them to continue their education. The organization’s main purpose is to provide scholarships for college bound high school seniors who are without their mothers due to death or other unfortunate circumstances.


Each student receives a $4,000 scholarship (disbursed in annual payments of $1,000, if the student continues to meet the criteria for re-qualifying as outlined in the Scholarship Renewals section).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Student must be a current Georgia resident
  • Priority is given to students attending high school in the 12 County Metro Atlanta Area (Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Henry, Gwinnett, Rockdale)
  • Must be planning to attend a two or four year institution of higher learning
  • Must participate in organization's Life Coaching Program to aid in preparing for college
  • The mother is not in home; either due to death, or other unfortunate circumstances

For a one-year period only (Sept. 1 thru Feb. 28 2018) applications will be accepted from both high school seniors and juniors. 

Senior recipients will be awarded scholarships at the June 2017 luncheon and Juniors will be pre-selected for participation in the Life Coaching Program for preparation to receive scholarships at the June 2018 Scholarship Luncheon. 




Tuesday, December 6, 2016

2016-2017 Prindle Institute High School Essay Competition

2016-2017 Prindle Institute High School Essay Competition

The Prindle Institute for Ethics will award five prizes ($300 each) for the best essays written by high school students on an ethics-related topic. This year's topic focuses on the ethic of voting. Any high school student is encouraged to submit an essay. Read the guidelines below, and submit your paper via the online submission form at the bottom of this page.

The Ethics of Voting

Answer one of the following prompts.

1. Is is okay to vote for self-interested reasons?

Is it morally permissible to vote for self-interested reasons? A lot of people vote for presidential candidates based on self-interest. Someone who is wealthy might vote for someone promising to cut taxes. Someone who is a teacher might vote for someone they perceive to be pro-education. Someone who owns a small business might vote for someone they perceive as pro-business. Is it morally permissible to vote for someone whom you think will benefit you directly in some way? Is there a moral difference between that and selling your vote?

2. Is it wrong not to vote?

Voting is a right, but is it an obligation? People choose to not vote for a variety o reasons, but others will argue that they have a civic duty to get out and vote. Are people obligated to get out and vote?

3. Who should have the right to vote?

We don't allow convicted felons or people under 18 to vote. Many states won't allow someone to vote who can't provide proof of their identity. Should we restrict voting this way? Who should have the right to vote? If we restrict voting, what criteria should we use?

4. Identify a moral issue related to voting other than (1)-(3)

You may think there are other interesting ethical questions related to voting that aren't identified in the first three prompts. Feel free to identify one of those questions and answer it.
Each essay should consider why someone might argue that it is permissible. 

Deadline: January 16, 2017
Eligibility: Anyone currently enrolled in high school in the United States. You do not need to enroll at Depauw to receive the award. This contest is open to any high school regardless of college choice.
Word limit: 1000-2000 words.
Guidelines: 
1. You should present and critically discuss arguments for your position.
2. Don't merely summarize what others have said, we want you to weigh in with your opinion on the merits of the arguments you discuss.
3. Cite your sources (any common citation style is acceptable).
4. Remove any identifying information from the paper you submit, including your name, high school name, etc. this ensures that papers will be anonymous.
5. Submit your essay using the online submission form below.
6. Winners will receive a $300 honorarium and may have their essays published on the Prindle Post.

Submit Herehttp://www.depauw.edu/academics/centers/prindle/programs/high-school-essay-contest/

Monday, December 5, 2016

Peach State Career Advancement Scholarship Application

$2,000 Career Advancement Scholarship Application

Deadline: March 30, 2017

Please provide:
  • name, address, city/state/zip, contact number, work number, email, credit union member number, marital status
  • total family income before taxes, present employer, present position, employer address, total years, highest diploma/degree currently held, name of college or university or technical school planning to or currently attending
  • degree/certification working toward, reason you pursue field of study, community activities, honors, award, achievements, special talents, hobbies
  • personal narrative  
A letter of recommendation from your principal or supervisor must accompany all applications.

Please return application to:
Peach State Federal Credit Union
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1505 Lakes Parkways, Suite 100 | Lawrenceville, GA 30043