Auburn University in Montgomery is holding a School of Business Scholarship Bowl on Saturday, January 26, 2013.
Who can compete? High school seniors interested in majoring in Business at AUM. Those seniors with a minimum of 23 ACT score and a 3.2 overall GPA in their high school curriculum will be eligible for the top scholarship.
What do you need to compete? Submit an AUM application to AUM. Go to http://www.aum.edu and click on Admissions. Submit a Scholarship Bowl application to Shae Robinson, Student Services Coordinator for the AUM School of Business (email to shae.robinson@aum.edu or fax to 334-244-3792).
Calculators may be used but cell phones will not be allowed to substitute for calculators.
The short exam will focus on general business areas such as economics, accounting, finance, and management. Once your application is received, Mrs. Robinson will send you a detailed list of study areas.
See Mrs. Champion for an application to the AUM School of Business Scholarship Bowl.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Over the past 17 years, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards have become the country's largest and most prestigious recognition program for middle level and high school youth (in grades 5-12) who volunteer in their communities.
Students have until November 6 to apply online through http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit. After submitting their applications electronically, students must also send their applications to their school principal (either electronically or by hand). Their principal will then select the school's top applicant(s) and certify that application online at https://aim.applyists.net by November 13.
Students who are certified within the next two weeks have the chance to win statewide recognition and a sizable cash prize. The school's nominee(s) will receive the President's Volunteer Service Award as long as a minimum volunteer-hour requirement has been met (50 hours for students under 15 and 100 hours for those older).
Students have until November 6 to apply online through http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit. After submitting their applications electronically, students must also send their applications to their school principal (either electronically or by hand). Their principal will then select the school's top applicant(s) and certify that application online at https://aim.applyists.net by November 13.
Students who are certified within the next two weeks have the chance to win statewide recognition and a sizable cash prize. The school's nominee(s) will receive the President's Volunteer Service Award as long as a minimum volunteer-hour requirement has been met (50 hours for students under 15 and 100 hours for those older).
Monday, October 29, 2012
Keeping Kids Well During Cold & Flu Season
About the flu:
Influenza, commonly known as "the flu", is a contagious viral infection that affects all age groups, though kids tend to get it more often than adults. Flu season is from October to May, with most cases presenting between December and March. The flu is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms tend to be more severe.
Prevention:
The flu virus is spread by infected droplets that are coughed or sneezed into the air. People who have the flu are contagious from a day before they feel sick until their symptoms have ended. To prevent the flu from spreading, remember to wash your hands, stay home from school or work if you think you have the flu, and cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. However, the best way to prevent the flu is getting the flu vaccine.
Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older, instead of the previous recommendation of only high-risk groups. It can take 2 weeks for the body to build up full protection after the shot, so it is best to be vaccinated as early in the season as possible.
Treatment:
Special treatment is not usually required for cases of the flu. A few at-home tips to help otherwise healthy children deal with the flu include:
Drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Get plenty of rest.
Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve fever and aches (never give a child aspirin).
Wear layers to make hot and cold flashes easier to handle. Children who have the flu should stay home until they are fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.
Is it a cold or the flu?
Answering these questions can help determine whether your child has a cold or the flu:
Flu vs. Colds: A Guide to Symptoms
Questions
Flu
Cold
Was the onset of illness ...
sudden?
slow?
Does your child have a ...
high fever?
no (or mild) fever?
Is your child's exhaustion level ...
severe?
mild?
Is your child's head ...
achy?
headache-free?
Is your child's appetite ...
decreased?
normal?
Are your child's muscles ...
achy?
fine?
Does your child have ...
chills?
no chills?
If most of your answers fell in the first column, your child could have the flu. Symptoms can vary from child to child, so if you suspect the flu, contact your doctor.
For more information on this, or other health and safety related topics, please visit our website at www.childrensal.org.
Influenza, commonly known as "the flu", is a contagious viral infection that affects all age groups, though kids tend to get it more often than adults. Flu season is from October to May, with most cases presenting between December and March. The flu is often confused with the common cold, but flu symptoms tend to be more severe.
Prevention:
The flu virus is spread by infected droplets that are coughed or sneezed into the air. People who have the flu are contagious from a day before they feel sick until their symptoms have ended. To prevent the flu from spreading, remember to wash your hands, stay home from school or work if you think you have the flu, and cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. However, the best way to prevent the flu is getting the flu vaccine.
Routine annual influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older, instead of the previous recommendation of only high-risk groups. It can take 2 weeks for the body to build up full protection after the shot, so it is best to be vaccinated as early in the season as possible.
Treatment:
Special treatment is not usually required for cases of the flu. A few at-home tips to help otherwise healthy children deal with the flu include:
Drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration.
Get plenty of rest.
Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve fever and aches (never give a child aspirin).
Wear layers to make hot and cold flashes easier to handle. Children who have the flu should stay home until they are fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.
Is it a cold or the flu?
Answering these questions can help determine whether your child has a cold or the flu:
Flu vs. Colds: A Guide to Symptoms
Questions
Flu
Cold
Was the onset of illness ...
sudden?
slow?
Does your child have a ...
high fever?
no (or mild) fever?
Is your child's exhaustion level ...
severe?
mild?
Is your child's head ...
achy?
headache-free?
Is your child's appetite ...
decreased?
normal?
Are your child's muscles ...
achy?
fine?
Does your child have ...
chills?
no chills?
If most of your answers fell in the first column, your child could have the flu. Symptoms can vary from child to child, so if you suspect the flu, contact your doctor.
For more information on this, or other health and safety related topics, please visit our website at www.childrensal.org.
AU and AUM Seamless Admission
Seamless Admission is a joint program of Auburn University (AU) and Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM). Seamless was created to provide a distinctive academic transfer program for first-year freshmen who wish to have a freshman year experience with a distinct Auburn flavor and to earn an Auburn University degree, but have not been offered traditional admission.
Students must first apply for freshman admission to AU to receive consideration for the program. The program is designed to deliver a student-centered academic success program that in turn facilitates a successful transition to AU.
Seamless students are officially AUM students, but most take their classes on the AU campus and get to take part in many AU activities.
With Seamless Admission, participants enroll to take their first-year core courses as an Auburn Montgomery student. Students take their classes on either the AU or AUM campus. Once you complete 30 hours of core course work in the program with a grade-point average of at least 2.5, you are guaranteed admission to AU as a sophomore. Should you choose an AU major that has requirements above and beyond AU's general admission standards, you must also meet those requirements. Students who do not satisfy these requirements will be encouraged to apply for admission to Auburn at a later date.
Eligibility:
* You must complete a new freshman application to AU for admission
* You must meet Auburn Montgomery's admission criteria:
A composite score of 18 on the act or 860 on the SAT
A GPA of at least 2.3
For more information, visit www.aum.edu/seamless or contact the Seamless Admission Office at seamless@aum.edu or 334-244-3460.
Students must first apply for freshman admission to AU to receive consideration for the program. The program is designed to deliver a student-centered academic success program that in turn facilitates a successful transition to AU.
Seamless students are officially AUM students, but most take their classes on the AU campus and get to take part in many AU activities.
With Seamless Admission, participants enroll to take their first-year core courses as an Auburn Montgomery student. Students take their classes on either the AU or AUM campus. Once you complete 30 hours of core course work in the program with a grade-point average of at least 2.5, you are guaranteed admission to AU as a sophomore. Should you choose an AU major that has requirements above and beyond AU's general admission standards, you must also meet those requirements. Students who do not satisfy these requirements will be encouraged to apply for admission to Auburn at a later date.
Eligibility:
* You must complete a new freshman application to AU for admission
* You must meet Auburn Montgomery's admission criteria:
A composite score of 18 on the act or 860 on the SAT
A GPA of at least 2.3
For more information, visit www.aum.edu/seamless or contact the Seamless Admission Office at seamless@aum.edu or 334-244-3460.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Huntingdon College Updates
_*Professional Programs:*_
Huntingdon has had a *100% acceptance rate* into Medical School, Law
School, Pharmacy School, Dental School, and Divinity School for the past
7 years.
_*New Scholarships: *_
*The Bridge Builders Grant*--$10,500 per year for those students who
have participated in the Bridge Builders program. Campus residency is
not required.
*Agnew Tradition of Service Grant*--$12,500 per year. Qualifications:
22 ACT/3.0 GPA. Student must be willing to do 4 hours of community
service hours per week. These service hours will be completed primarily
through the MANE organization. MANE is an equestrian program that
assists children with special needs. Campus residency is required.
*_Scholarship Highlights:_*
Huntingdon will again be offering the *Scarlet & Grey Instrumental
Grant*--$11,500 per year for participation in both Marching Band and
Concert Band. In addition to the scholarship, band students will receive
a new instrument and all related band expenses (uniforms, accessories,
travel etc.) will be covered. Students can contact the assistant band
director, Adam Murphy, amurphy@huntingdon.edu for more information.
*Corporate Partnership Grant*--The amount of this grant has increased to
$12,500 per year and is open to dependents of employees of ALFA
Insurance, Alabama Power, and Regions Bank. *The partnership with
Regions Bank is new this year.*
*AISA Grant*--$10,000 per year. This is open to all graduates of AISA
schools.
*River Region Grant-*-$10,000 per year for those students whose
residence is within 60 miles of Huntingdon.
*Cross & Flame Grant*--$10,500 per year for members of a Methodist Church.
_*Academic Merit Scholarships (Honors Scholarships):*_
Qualifications start with a 26 ACT/3.5 GPA.
**Deadline to submit the Merit Scholarship applications is *December 1.*
The Merit Scholarship application is attached.
The next *Host Day* is scheduled for *Saturday, November 10. *The day
will consist of campus tours, an opportunity to meet faculty/coaches, a
financial aid seminar, and a home football game. Tickets to the game are
provided free of charge for all Host Day attendees. Students can call
334-833-4497 or 1-800-763-0313 to make a reservation.
Huntingdon has had a *100% acceptance rate* into Medical School, Law
School, Pharmacy School, Dental School, and Divinity School for the past
7 years.
_*New Scholarships: *_
*The Bridge Builders Grant*--$10,500 per year for those students who
have participated in the Bridge Builders program. Campus residency is
not required.
*Agnew Tradition of Service Grant*--$12,500 per year. Qualifications:
22 ACT/3.0 GPA. Student must be willing to do 4 hours of community
service hours per week. These service hours will be completed primarily
through the MANE organization. MANE is an equestrian program that
assists children with special needs. Campus residency is required.
*_Scholarship Highlights:_*
Huntingdon will again be offering the *Scarlet & Grey Instrumental
Grant*--$11,500 per year for participation in both Marching Band and
Concert Band. In addition to the scholarship, band students will receive
a new instrument and all related band expenses (uniforms, accessories,
travel etc.) will be covered. Students can contact the assistant band
director, Adam Murphy, amurphy@huntingdon.edu for more information.
*Corporate Partnership Grant*--The amount of this grant has increased to
$12,500 per year and is open to dependents of employees of ALFA
Insurance, Alabama Power, and Regions Bank. *The partnership with
Regions Bank is new this year.*
*AISA Grant*--$10,000 per year. This is open to all graduates of AISA
schools.
*River Region Grant-*-$10,000 per year for those students whose
residence is within 60 miles of Huntingdon.
*Cross & Flame Grant*--$10,500 per year for members of a Methodist Church.
_*Academic Merit Scholarships (Honors Scholarships):*_
Qualifications start with a 26 ACT/3.5 GPA.
**Deadline to submit the Merit Scholarship applications is *December 1.*
The Merit Scholarship application is attached.
The next *Host Day* is scheduled for *Saturday, November 10. *The day
will consist of campus tours, an opportunity to meet faculty/coaches, a
financial aid seminar, and a home football game. Tickets to the game are
provided free of charge for all Host Day attendees. Students can call
334-833-4497 or 1-800-763-0313 to make a reservation.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Red Ribbon Week 2012
Red Ribbon Week 2012 at Verbena High School, October 29 to November 2.
Theme: The Best Me is Drug Free!
Day 1 - Decoration Day - Decorate shirts, building, and doors with red ribbons. A poster contest with winners in different divisions: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12.
Day 2 - Wear Red Day - Award the elementary and high school class wearing the most red with red candy.
Day 3 - Pledge Day - Students will sign pledge cards. The cards will be displayed in hall. Students will dress like the career they hope to have one day. (Serious careers only!)
Day 4 - Recognition Day - Salute law enforcement and fire fighters. Write letters of appreciation and sign banners. Students may dress like a person in either career field: law enforcement or fire fighter. Have assembly with Deputy Hubbard speaking to grade 7-12 students during flex, annex classes at 12:00 noon, and grade 3-6 students at 1:10.
Day 5 - Sports Day - Everyone will wear their team shirt. Remember that it takes healthy bodies to be good athletes and good students. Drugs will ruin your health!
Announcements will be made each day and at the football games about the dangers of drug abuse.
Theme: The Best Me is Drug Free!
Day 1 - Decoration Day - Decorate shirts, building, and doors with red ribbons. A poster contest with winners in different divisions: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12.
Day 2 - Wear Red Day - Award the elementary and high school class wearing the most red with red candy.
Day 3 - Pledge Day - Students will sign pledge cards. The cards will be displayed in hall. Students will dress like the career they hope to have one day. (Serious careers only!)
Day 4 - Recognition Day - Salute law enforcement and fire fighters. Write letters of appreciation and sign banners. Students may dress like a person in either career field: law enforcement or fire fighter. Have assembly with Deputy Hubbard speaking to grade 7-12 students during flex, annex classes at 12:00 noon, and grade 3-6 students at 1:10.
Day 5 - Sports Day - Everyone will wear their team shirt. Remember that it takes healthy bodies to be good athletes and good students. Drugs will ruin your health!
Announcements will be made each day and at the football games about the dangers of drug abuse.
Savannah College of Art and Design
The Savannah College of Art and Design or SCAD offers the SCAD eLearning Scholarship which awards up to $5,000 for students who apply and are accepted to SCAD eLearning. This grant is stackable with other scholarships. Learn more at scad.edu/scholarships. SCAD Days are open house events in 2012-2013 when students and their families can tour SCAD buildings, meet faculty, discuss financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and much more. Register at scad.edu/scadchallenge.
* SCAD Day Savannah: October 27, 2012; Jan. 12, 2013; and Feb. 16, 2013.
* SCAD Day Atlanta: Jan. 26, 2013; and Mar. 2, 2013.
For more information call 800.869.7223 or email admissions@scad.edu or visit scad.edu/admission.
* SCAD Day Savannah: October 27, 2012; Jan. 12, 2013; and Feb. 16, 2013.
* SCAD Day Atlanta: Jan. 26, 2013; and Mar. 2, 2013.
For more information call 800.869.7223 or email admissions@scad.edu or visit scad.edu/admission.
AXA Scholarships
AXA Achievement Scholarship is awarded to a student in every state. The scholarships are in amounts of $10,000 and $25,000. Apply by December 1, 2012 to www.axa-achievement.com. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. APPLY EARLY!
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship has up to 375 winners nationwide. The scholarships are $2,000 each. Apply by February 1, 2013, to www.axa-achievement.com. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. APPLY EARLY!
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship has up to 375 winners nationwide. The scholarships are $2,000 each. Apply by February 1, 2013, to www.axa-achievement.com. Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. APPLY EARLY!
Monday, October 15, 2012
UM Game Studies and Design Minor
Earning a minor in Game Studies and Design from the University of Montevallo offers students a unique opportunity to academically explore the interdisciplinary concepts involved in game studies and design from a liberal-arts perspective. Students choosing this minor will be able to select classes from a wide variety of disciplines including English, marketing, mathematics, philosophy and sociology; all of which play pivotal roles in the design and composition of the vast majority of games throughout history. In the GSD core classes, students will explore the historical and cultural impact of different genres of games including video games, board games, card games, role-playing games, and other varieties of games.
A minor in Game Studies and Design (GSD) consists of 24 credit hours. Students choosing this minor will select four courses from the following: English 361 (Creative Writing), English 301 (Special Topics: Technical Writing for Games), Marketing 351 (Principles of Marketing), Mathematics 202 (Mathematics of Games), Philosophy 300 (Special Topics: Aesthetics of Games), Sociology 303 (Special Topics: Sociology of Games).
The following four core courses are required of all students in order to successfully complete the minor: GSD 210 (History of Games), GSD 225 (Survey of Modern Games), GSD 301 (Game Design Workshop I), GSD 302 (Games Design Workshop II).
Go to http://www.montevallo.edu/news/GameStudiesMinor.shtm for more information.
A minor in Game Studies and Design (GSD) consists of 24 credit hours. Students choosing this minor will select four courses from the following: English 361 (Creative Writing), English 301 (Special Topics: Technical Writing for Games), Marketing 351 (Principles of Marketing), Mathematics 202 (Mathematics of Games), Philosophy 300 (Special Topics: Aesthetics of Games), Sociology 303 (Special Topics: Sociology of Games).
The following four core courses are required of all students in order to successfully complete the minor: GSD 210 (History of Games), GSD 225 (Survey of Modern Games), GSD 301 (Game Design Workshop I), GSD 302 (Games Design Workshop II).
Go to http://www.montevallo.edu/news/GameStudiesMinor.shtm for more information.
JSU Choral & Vocal Activities
Saturday, October 20, 2012
All State Choir Class, registration deadline: October 17
Registration forms can be found at www.jsu.edu/music
Sunday, November 11, 2012
A Cappella Choir Winter Concert, 3:00 pm
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, 1000 West 18th St. in Anniston.
Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1, 2012
Madrigal Dinner with guest choir from Weaver High School.
Advance purchase required.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Calhoun County Civic Chorale Open House, 7:15 pm.
Preview Day
February 23 and April 6, 2013
Jacksonville Opera Theatre High School Apprentice Program
Please visit Jacksonvilleopera.org
All State Choir Class, registration deadline: October 17
Registration forms can be found at www.jsu.edu/music
Sunday, November 11, 2012
A Cappella Choir Winter Concert, 3:00 pm
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, 1000 West 18th St. in Anniston.
Friday, November 30 & Saturday, December 1, 2012
Madrigal Dinner with guest choir from Weaver High School.
Advance purchase required.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Calhoun County Civic Chorale Open House, 7:15 pm.
Preview Day
February 23 and April 6, 2013
Jacksonville Opera Theatre High School Apprentice Program
Please visit Jacksonvilleopera.org
Judson College Preview/Scholarship Day
Judson College is having a preview and scholarship day on November 10, 2012. Judson College invites you to compete for their prestigious scholarships or audition for one of Judson's highly valued music or athletic scholarships. Preview day gives you a chance to see the places where you would study and perform, meet other students and Judson faculty, and learn about their comprehensive program of financial assistance. Best of all, you will experience firsthand the supportive atmosphere and unique sisterhood that sets Judson apart. To request information on preparing for your music audition or athletic tryout, call 1-800-447-9472 or email admissions@judson.edu.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our
scholarship program for the 6th year.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 14, 2013.
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of
our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
Please encourage your students to apply.
Sincerely,
Grant Parker
Ass’t Director of HR Services
Abbott and Fenner Business Solutions
scholarship program for the 6th year.
We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.
Scholarship Deadline - June 14, 2013.
Application Process
Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of
our web site: http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Full details are available on our site.
Please encourage your students to apply.
Sincerely,
Grant Parker
Ass’t Director of HR Services
Abbott and Fenner Business Solutions
Friday, October 12, 2012
Speak Up 2012 Survey
Teachers and students, please participate in Speak Up 2012!
Our school district has been registered and the surveys will be open October 3 -
December 14.
1) Visit www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2012
2) To access the survey, your students, parents, teachers and
administrators will need the secret word: chilton
Please pass this information on to the teachers, students, and parents at
Verbena. All information is 100% confidential and the survey takes less than 20 minutes to complete. Once surveys are completed, an online report will be made available to our district for local planning and to use in grant applications.
Our school district has been registered and the surveys will be open October 3 -
December 14.
1) Visit www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2012
2) To access the survey, your students, parents, teachers and
administrators will need the secret word: chilton
Please pass this information on to the teachers, students, and parents at
Verbena. All information is 100% confidential and the survey takes less than 20 minutes to complete. Once surveys are completed, an online report will be made available to our district for local planning and to use in grant applications.
Linly Heflin Scholarship
The Linly Heflin Scholarship Committee grants four year scholarships in the amount of $3,000 per year to a limited number of Alabama women who have both significant economic need and a sound academic record. Applications may be downloaded at www.linlyheflin.org or see Mrs. Champion.
Requirements:
1. Scholarships are restricted to four year Alabama, SACS accredited, colleges.
2. The minimum requirement for the ACT score is 23.
3. Alabama resident and U.S. citizen.
4. Financial need.
5. Academic proficiency.
The completed application form and supporting documents must be mailed to the Linly Heflin Scholarship Committee Office and postmarked by January 11, 2013. The address is on the application.
Requirements:
1. Scholarships are restricted to four year Alabama, SACS accredited, colleges.
2. The minimum requirement for the ACT score is 23.
3. Alabama resident and U.S. citizen.
4. Financial need.
5. Academic proficiency.
The completed application form and supporting documents must be mailed to the Linly Heflin Scholarship Committee Office and postmarked by January 11, 2013. The address is on the application.
Scholarship Opportunities
Find out more about the following scholarships at http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php.
What Makes Your School Rock Scholarship- $800
If you are a teenager (14 – 19 yrs old), we want to hear why your school ROCKS! We've asked students what they...
Deadline: Oct 22 2012
Horatio Alger Scholarship- $5,000
The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship...
Deadline: Oct 25 2012
Coca-Cola Scholars Program- $20,000
1. Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each...
Deadline: Oct 31 2012
Youth Activity Fund Student Grants- $5,000
The Explorers Club offers grants to students conducting individual scientific or exploration research projects...
Deadline: Nov 01 2012
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program- $20,000
Qualifications for High School Students – You must major in computer science or computer/electrical...
Deadline: Nov 15 2012
Free Speech Essay Contest- $10,000
High school juniors and seniors for the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to participate in FIRE's essay...
Deadline: Nov 25 2012
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship- $5,000
The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is open to currently enrolled high school seniors or first-year college...
Deadline: Dec 15 2012
Carrington Dental Centre Scholarship Application- $500
Scholarship Eligibility: To be eligible for the Carrington Dental Centre Scholarship a student must:...
Deadline: Dec 15 2012
Young Entrepreneur Awards- $10,000
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the...
Deadline: Dec 17 2012
RMHC U.S. Scholarships- $1,000
To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must: 1. Be a high school senior 2. Be younger than 21 years...
Deadline: Dec 20 2012
SBO Essay Scholarship Contest- $1,000
You could win your share of $20,000 in awards…Including matching music products for your school music program!...
Deadline: Dec 31 2012
Dell Scholars Program- $20,000
To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:...
Deadline: Jan 15 2013
AWM Essay Contest- $1,000
This essay contest is open to students in the following categories: Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Undergraduate...
Deadline: Jan 31 2013
Rubincam Youth Award- $500
The awards may be given annually to a student in either one or two age categories for an appropriately...
Deadline: Jan 31 2013
ExploraVision Awards- $10,000
All projects must meet the following requirements: 1. All entrants must be United States or Canadian...
Deadline: Jan 31 2013
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship- $1,000
The E. Wayne Kay Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors based on the...
Deadline: Feb 01 2013
NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST- $10,000
The Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding is the education and training arm of the...
Deadline: Feb 01 2013
APS Minority Scholarship- $2,000
The goal of this minority scholarship is to increase the number of under-represented minorities obtaining...
Deadline: Feb 01 2013
National Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities- $5,000
Available to students in every state in the continental U.S., the ChairScholars National Scholarship Program...
Deadline: Feb 15 2013
SPIE Scholarships- $10,000
SPIE offers Educational Optics and Photonics Scholarships for all students from high school...
Deadline: Feb 15 2013
VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP SCHOLARSHIPS- $5,000
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $10,000 in...
Deadline: Feb 20 2013
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program- $25,000
Scholarship Applicants must: 1. Be high school seniors or be current undergraduate students 2. Plan to...
Deadline: Feb 28 2013
Champlain Scholarship- $20,000
Awarded to entering students of exceptionally high academic achievement and promise. These scholarships have...
Deadline: Mar 01 2013
IFT Freshman Scholarships- $1,000
Freshman Scholarships Awarded to scholastically outstanding seniors entering college for the first time at...
Deadline: Mar 15 2013
Hispanic General Scholarships- $3,000
Merit-based and need-based general scholarships are awarded, in the amount of $1,000 - $3,000, to qualified...
Deadline: May 01 2013
What Makes Your School Rock Scholarship- $800
If you are a teenager (14 – 19 yrs old), we want to hear why your school ROCKS! We've asked students what they...
Deadline: Oct 22 2012
Horatio Alger Scholarship- $5,000
The eligibility criteria to be considered for National Scholarships and Horatio Alger State Scholarship...
Deadline: Oct 25 2012
Coca-Cola Scholars Program- $20,000
1. Seniors in high schools throughout the United States who meet the eligibility requirements may apply each...
Deadline: Oct 31 2012
Youth Activity Fund Student Grants- $5,000
The Explorers Club offers grants to students conducting individual scientific or exploration research projects...
Deadline: Nov 01 2012
Stokes Educational Scholarship Program- $20,000
Qualifications for High School Students – You must major in computer science or computer/electrical...
Deadline: Nov 15 2012
Free Speech Essay Contest- $10,000
High school juniors and seniors for the 2012-2013 school year are eligible to participate in FIRE's essay...
Deadline: Nov 25 2012
Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship- $5,000
The Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship is open to currently enrolled high school seniors or first-year college...
Deadline: Dec 15 2012
Carrington Dental Centre Scholarship Application- $500
Scholarship Eligibility: To be eligible for the Carrington Dental Centre Scholarship a student must:...
Deadline: Dec 15 2012
Young Entrepreneur Awards- $10,000
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards program was established to raise awareness among the nation's youth of the...
Deadline: Dec 17 2012
RMHC U.S. Scholarships- $1,000
To apply for an RMHC scholarship, a student must: 1. Be a high school senior 2. Be younger than 21 years...
Deadline: Dec 20 2012
SBO Essay Scholarship Contest- $1,000
You could win your share of $20,000 in awards…Including matching music products for your school music program!...
Deadline: Dec 31 2012
Dell Scholars Program- $20,000
To be eligible to apply for the Dell Scholars Program scholarship, you must meet the below listed criteria:...
Deadline: Jan 15 2013
AWM Essay Contest- $1,000
This essay contest is open to students in the following categories: Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12 Undergraduate...
Deadline: Jan 31 2013
Rubincam Youth Award- $500
The awards may be given annually to a student in either one or two age categories for an appropriately...
Deadline: Jan 31 2013
ExploraVision Awards- $10,000
All projects must meet the following requirements: 1. All entrants must be United States or Canadian...
Deadline: Jan 31 2013
E. Wayne Kay High School Scholarship- $1,000
The E. Wayne Kay Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors based on the...
Deadline: Feb 01 2013
NATIONAL PEACE ESSAY CONTEST- $10,000
The Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding is the education and training arm of the...
Deadline: Feb 01 2013
APS Minority Scholarship- $2,000
The goal of this minority scholarship is to increase the number of under-represented minorities obtaining...
Deadline: Feb 01 2013
National Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities- $5,000
Available to students in every state in the continental U.S., the ChairScholars National Scholarship Program...
Deadline: Feb 15 2013
SPIE Scholarships- $10,000
SPIE offers Educational Optics and Photonics Scholarships for all students from high school...
Deadline: Feb 15 2013
VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP SCHOLARSHIPS- $5,000
Due to the generosity of an anonymous donor, The Vegetarian Resource Group each year will award $10,000 in...
Deadline: Feb 20 2013
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program- $25,000
Scholarship Applicants must: 1. Be high school seniors or be current undergraduate students 2. Plan to...
Deadline: Feb 28 2013
Champlain Scholarship- $20,000
Awarded to entering students of exceptionally high academic achievement and promise. These scholarships have...
Deadline: Mar 01 2013
IFT Freshman Scholarships- $1,000
Freshman Scholarships Awarded to scholastically outstanding seniors entering college for the first time at...
Deadline: Mar 15 2013
Hispanic General Scholarships- $3,000
Merit-based and need-based general scholarships are awarded, in the amount of $1,000 - $3,000, to qualified...
Deadline: May 01 2013
George W. Jenkins Scholarship
The George W. Jenkins Scholarship is given in honor of the Publix founder. The scholarship covers the annual costs for tuition, fees, on-campus room and board, books, and personal expenses at the University of Miami. The George W. Jenkins Scholarship is valued at over $50,000 for the 2013-2014 academic year; in total, it is worth more than $200,000. Three of these prestigious honors are awarded each year. The scholarships are awarded to high school graduates (US citizens) from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennesee who have successfully overcome significant adversity, as well as achieved academic excellence in spite of this adversity. Nominated students should also demonstrate high financial need through the FAFSA. Nominated students must also demonstrate work ethic through participation in school and community activities.
The student must submit an application, the George W. Jenkins Scholarship Personal Statement and academic credentials to the University of Miami as soon as possible. The deadline for these materials is December 1, 2012.
To nominate a student for consideration of this scholarship, submit the George W. Jenkins Scholarship nomination form and a letter of recommendation to Jeff Jenkins at P.O. Box 248025, Coral Gables, Florida 33124-4616. Your letter should contain the student's full name and your comments supporting the student's candidacy; please give specific examples as to how the student has overcome adversity in his/her life. All scholarship letters of nomination must be submitted by December 1, 2012. The three George W. Jenkins Scholars for the 2013-2014 academic year will be announced by April 1, 2013. See Mrs. Champion for a copy of the nomination form.
The student must submit an application, the George W. Jenkins Scholarship Personal Statement and academic credentials to the University of Miami as soon as possible. The deadline for these materials is December 1, 2012.
To nominate a student for consideration of this scholarship, submit the George W. Jenkins Scholarship nomination form and a letter of recommendation to Jeff Jenkins at P.O. Box 248025, Coral Gables, Florida 33124-4616. Your letter should contain the student's full name and your comments supporting the student's candidacy; please give specific examples as to how the student has overcome adversity in his/her life. All scholarship letters of nomination must be submitted by December 1, 2012. The three George W. Jenkins Scholars for the 2013-2014 academic year will be announced by April 1, 2013. See Mrs. Champion for a copy of the nomination form.
Audition Day for UA Dept of Theatre and Dance
The University of Alabama Department of Theatre and Dance invites all high school seniors or college transfer students interested in pursuing a degree in Theatre to attend auditions for departmental scholarships and admission to the musical theatre track, as well as portfolio review for design/tech students, on Friday, November 16, 2012.
For information on specific program areas, contact:
Rachael Crystal (Musical Theatre), 205-348-8856, rcrystal@as.ua.edu
Randy deCelle (Technical Direction), 205-348-6243, rdcelle@as.ua.edu
Andy Fitch (Scene Design), 205-348-3842, afitch@as.ua.edu
Donna Meester (Costume Design), 205-348-9032, dmeester@as.ua.edu
Christopher Montpetit (Theatre Management), 205-348-3844, cmmontpetit@as.ua.edu
Seth Panitch (Acting), 205-348-3845, spanitch@as.ua.edu
William Teague (Lighting/Sound Design), 205-348-6253, wteague@as.ua.edu
Ed Williams (Directing/Stage Management), 205-348-3846, ewilliam@as.ua.edu
Please see Mrs. Champion for the registration and guidelines for each area.
For information on specific program areas, contact:
Rachael Crystal (Musical Theatre), 205-348-8856, rcrystal@as.ua.edu
Randy deCelle (Technical Direction), 205-348-6243, rdcelle@as.ua.edu
Andy Fitch (Scene Design), 205-348-3842, afitch@as.ua.edu
Donna Meester (Costume Design), 205-348-9032, dmeester@as.ua.edu
Christopher Montpetit (Theatre Management), 205-348-3844, cmmontpetit@as.ua.edu
Seth Panitch (Acting), 205-348-3845, spanitch@as.ua.edu
William Teague (Lighting/Sound Design), 205-348-6253, wteague@as.ua.edu
Ed Williams (Directing/Stage Management), 205-348-3846, ewilliam@as.ua.edu
Please see Mrs. Champion for the registration and guidelines for each area.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
First Scholars - A Program of the Suder Foundation
First Scholars is a four-year program designed to assist first-generation college students succeed in school and ultimately graduate from college. Students selected as scholars receive personalized assistance in academics, social, and personal development along with an annual, renewable $5,000 scholarship.
The First Scholars program selects approximately 24 incoming freshman each year to participate. Scholars create an individual plan for success and participate in a variety of group activities tailored to enhance the college experience for those who are the first in their family to attend college.
First Scholars supports participants through key transitions on their path to graduation. The program provides guidance through four years of college as students connect to campus, optimize their college experience, expand their career and community opportunities and transition to the future. During this progression, scholars gain self-awareness, define personal success, and explore significance through community engagement and impact.
For more details about First Scholars go to www.firstscholars.org. Jessica Franks is the contact person at the University of Alabama. Her email address is jfranks@aalan.ua.edu, and her phone number is 205-348-6559.
The First Scholars program selects approximately 24 incoming freshman each year to participate. Scholars create an individual plan for success and participate in a variety of group activities tailored to enhance the college experience for those who are the first in their family to attend college.
First Scholars supports participants through key transitions on their path to graduation. The program provides guidance through four years of college as students connect to campus, optimize their college experience, expand their career and community opportunities and transition to the future. During this progression, scholars gain self-awareness, define personal success, and explore significance through community engagement and impact.
For more details about First Scholars go to www.firstscholars.org. Jessica Franks is the contact person at the University of Alabama. Her email address is jfranks@aalan.ua.edu, and her phone number is 205-348-6559.
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars Program
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarships at the University of Alabama provide opportunities for 12 students in each cohort to grow as scholars and as members of the university community. In addition to financial support, the scholarships provide a mentoring program, multiple opportunities for community service, personal counseling and advisement, and ongoing enrichment programs. Coca-Cola Scholars are also enrolled in UA's Student Support Services program. The selection committee requires a 3.0 high school GPA and a solid ACT score, while also considering other factors like financial need and a compelling personal situation. Interested high school students are encouraged to contact the program coordinator with any questions. Erika Mason-Imbody, Coordinator, may be reached at emasonimbody@aalan.ua.edu or by phone at 205-348-0731. The deadline for scholarship applications is February 1, 2013. Applications are available at the Verbena Guidance Office.
Alabama Reach
You might qualify to be an Alabama Reach Scholar if one of these descriptions applies to you:
*Since I turned 13, both of my parents are deceased.
*I was in foster care since turning age 13.
*I was a dependent or ward of the court since turning age 13.
*I am currently or was an emancipated minor.
*I am currently or I was in legal guardianship.
*I am homeless or I am at risk of being homeless.
Know that Alabama REACH has been designed with you in mind. Their goal is to empower you to successfully reach your goal of becoming a college graduate. Please contact Jameka Hartley, Coordinator of Alabama REACH, to learn more about how Alabama REACH can help you. Her phone number is 205-348-5819 and her email is jyhartley@aalan.ua.edu.
*Since I turned 13, both of my parents are deceased.
*I was in foster care since turning age 13.
*I was a dependent or ward of the court since turning age 13.
*I am currently or was an emancipated minor.
*I am currently or I was in legal guardianship.
*I am homeless or I am at risk of being homeless.
Know that Alabama REACH has been designed with you in mind. Their goal is to empower you to successfully reach your goal of becoming a college graduate. Please contact Jameka Hartley, Coordinator of Alabama REACH, to learn more about how Alabama REACH can help you. Her phone number is 205-348-5819 and her email is jyhartley@aalan.ua.edu.
Good Data Can Help Address Education Woes
Good Data Can Help Address Education Woes
By: Jennifer Karan, Executive Director of SAT Program at the College Board
If you’re not already familiar – and most public school teachers and administrators are very familiar – the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as the Nation’s Report Card, provides an assessment of where our nation’s 4th- , 8th-, and 12th- graders are achieving – and struggling – and breaks down the data by various subgroups. NAEP measures what students across the United States know and can do in various subject areas including mathematics, reading, and writing. As the tests change very little from year to year, NAEP helps us to track student academic progress over time and better understand trends. I don’t know of a single parent who doesn’t pore through the results when they are published in the newspaper.
While not all students participate in NAEP assessments, the carefully selected representative sample that does is providing policymakers, teachers, and researchers with important information about the elementary and secondary education programs in America.
What you may not know is that the SAT, for which there is a great deal of rigorous research and analysis supporting its use for predicting college readiness and success, now offers a standardized benchmark that provides a highly useful metric of students’ academic preparedness for college. In fact, the SAT is currently the only college admissions test to which NAEP has been statistically linked to 12th grade NAEP assessments, and studies have concluded that the SAT and the NAEP mathematics and English Language Arts assessments include similar content and emphases.
Educators, economists, statisticians, politicians and a myriad of edu-centric organizations are all searching for answers to address educational disparities and the challenge of helping all students perform to their potential. Clearly there is no easy answer – no single solution; however, quality data available from both NAEP and the SAT College and Career Readiness Benchmark can help guide the conversation.
Both the SAT and NAEP provide valuable data that can help faculty and administrators actually see where students are struggling and where they are progressing. This kind of quantitative evidence is so important, particularly when it comes to reform. Further, the nature of the SAT is that all students are eligible to participate, offering educators an opportunity to regularly track progress across their own schools as well as use this information to inform curriculum and improve instruction from one year to the next.
Used together with NAEP data, the SAT can help schools, districts and states understand student proficiency and college readiness and with good use of good data they can take active steps to ensure that more students are truly ready for college.
The SAT and NAEP, in-and-of themselves, won’t solve our educational challenges, but good use of good data will go a long way. To adapt a well-worn phrase: Reform begins at home – or, more accurately, in each and every local school. There are good tools out there.
Please go to the Collegeboard website for more information about the SAT: http://sat.collegeboard.org/home.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
AUM Special Days
Auburn University Montgomery invites students to tour the campus and residence halls, explore their academic offerings, learn about financial aid and even take advantage of their fast-track admissions option! Special dates include:
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Find out what it is really like to be a student at AUM by talking with current students and even visiting a real class in session.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Monday, February 18, 2013
AUM's chancellor wants to meet you! Come to this event for newly accepted students to ask questions and learn more about AUM in a relaxed setting.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Join alumni for refreshments and fun as they hear from some of the most successful alums about why they chose AUM.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Campus tours are available one-on-one with an AUM Ambassador. You'll be able to view the university from a student's perspective and get the inside scoop on AUM's campus life. Just register at www.aum.edu/tours or call 334-244-3615 or 800-227-2649. Regularly scheduled campus tours are at 10 am and 2 am Monday through Friday.
To learn more or to register for one of these events, visit www.aum.edu/admissions or call 334-244-3615.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Find out what it is really like to be a student at AUM by talking with current students and even visiting a real class in session.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Monday, February 18, 2013
AUM's chancellor wants to meet you! Come to this event for newly accepted students to ask questions and learn more about AUM in a relaxed setting.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Join alumni for refreshments and fun as they hear from some of the most successful alums about why they chose AUM.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Campus tours are available one-on-one with an AUM Ambassador. You'll be able to view the university from a student's perspective and get the inside scoop on AUM's campus life. Just register at www.aum.edu/tours or call 334-244-3615 or 800-227-2649. Regularly scheduled campus tours are at 10 am and 2 am Monday through Friday.
To learn more or to register for one of these events, visit www.aum.edu/admissions or call 334-244-3615.
Homecoming 2012
Well it looks like Homecoming 2012 will be one for the record books! The week planned for the Homecoming game has had to be changed due to sickness in the opposing team's football squad. The Homecoming game for Verbena has been changed to October 19 and the opponent will be St. Jude. There will be no football game this week against the Fayetteville Wolves.
Homeroom doors decorated for Homecoming will be judged on Friday morning beginning at 9:00 am. The winning doors will be announced on October 19 during the pep rally.
Homeroom doors decorated for Homecoming will be judged on Friday morning beginning at 9:00 am. The winning doors will be announced on October 19 during the pep rally.
Financial Aid Information Websites
FinAid - www.finaid.org
Fastweb for Educators - www.fastweb.com/educators
Fastweb's College Gold - www.collegegold.com
EduPass:International Students - www.edupass.org
College Goal Sunday - www.collegegoalsundayusa.org
Federal Student Aid for Counselors - www.fsa4counselors.ed.gov
Federal Student Aid for Students - www.studentaid.ed.gov
IFAP (Information for Financial Aid Professionals) - www.ifap.ed.gov
Mapping Your Future - www.mappingyourfuture.org
NASFAA (National Association of Financial Aid Administrators) - www.nasfaa.org
NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling) - www.nacacnet.org
FTC Project Scholarship Scam - www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
OPE (Office of Postsecondary Education) - www.ed.gov/ope
Guide to Federal Student Aid - www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide
Financial Aid Calculators - www.finaid.org/calculators
Federal Student Financial Aid publications - www.edpubs.gov, www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs, www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
Fastweb for Educators - www.fastweb.com/educators
Fastweb's College Gold - www.collegegold.com
EduPass:International Students - www.edupass.org
College Goal Sunday - www.collegegoalsundayusa.org
Federal Student Aid for Counselors - www.fsa4counselors.ed.gov
Federal Student Aid for Students - www.studentaid.ed.gov
IFAP (Information for Financial Aid Professionals) - www.ifap.ed.gov
Mapping Your Future - www.mappingyourfuture.org
NASFAA (National Association of Financial Aid Administrators) - www.nasfaa.org
NACAC (National Association for College Admissions Counseling) - www.nacacnet.org
FTC Project Scholarship Scam - www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams
OPE (Office of Postsecondary Education) - www.ed.gov/ope
Guide to Federal Student Aid - www.studentaid.ed.gov/guide
Financial Aid Calculators - www.finaid.org/calculators
Federal Student Financial Aid publications - www.edpubs.gov, www.studentaid.ed.gov/pubs, www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov
Higher Ed News
Chronicle of Higher Education - www.chronicle.com
Higher Education Watch - www.higheredwatch.org
Inside Higher Ed - www.insidehighered.com
Higher Education Watch - www.higheredwatch.org
Inside Higher Ed - www.insidehighered.com
Choosing A Major/Career websites
MonsterCollege - www.monstercollege.com
Bureau of Labor Statistics - www.stats.bis.gov
Occupational Outlook Handbook - www.bis.gov/oco
Bureau of Labor Statistics - www.stats.bis.gov
Occupational Outlook Handbook - www.bis.gov/oco
College Admissions
College Search - www.fastweb.com/college-search
Educational Opportunity - www.opportunity.gov
College - www.college.gov
NACAC College Fairs - www.nacacnet.org/eventstraining/collegefairs/pages/default.aspx
Common Application - www.commonapp.org
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA Pin Registration - www.pin.ed.gov
FAFSA 4Caster - www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Job Corps - www.jobcorps.gov
Resources by State - www.finaid.org/state
Student Tax Info - www.irs.gov/individuals/students
Educational Opportunity - www.opportunity.gov
College - www.college.gov
NACAC College Fairs - www.nacacnet.org/eventstraining/collegefairs/pages/default.aspx
Common Application - www.commonapp.org
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA Pin Registration - www.pin.ed.gov
FAFSA 4Caster - www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Job Corps - www.jobcorps.gov
Resources by State - www.finaid.org/state
Student Tax Info - www.irs.gov/individuals/students
Sources of Aid
Scholarship Search - www.fastweb.com
College Savings Plan Network - www.collegesavingsplan.org
AmeriCorps - www.americorps.gov
City Year - www.cityyear.org
CSS/Financial Aid Profile - profileonline.collegeboard.com
Direct Loans - www.direct.ed.gov
Student Loans - www.studentloans.gov
College Savings Plan Network - www.collegesavingsplan.org
AmeriCorps - www.americorps.gov
City Year - www.cityyear.org
CSS/Financial Aid Profile - profileonline.collegeboard.com
Direct Loans - www.direct.ed.gov
Student Loans - www.studentloans.gov
2013 NFIB Young Entrepreneur
Are you a young entrepreneur? Do you know a young entrepreneur? Graduating high school seniors who operate their own small business are eligible to receive a 2013 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award from the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information and to apply online between October 1, 2012, and December 17, 2012. Don't let your future go to the dogs!
American Legion Scholarship
If you are the child or grandchild of a veteran, you may qualify for an American Legion Scholarship. Please see me for the application.
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