Scholarships for Minority Students

Check out some of these great resources when searching for college scholarships. When it comes to money for school, there is something for everyone!
Asian and Pacific Islanders American Scholarship Fund
www.apiasf.org

Hispanic Scholarship Consortium
www.hispanicscholar.org

American Indian College Fund
www.collegefund.org

Association on American Indian Affairs
www.indian-affairs.org

United Negro College Fund
www.uncf.org

Gates Millennium Scholars
www.gmsp.org

WIA Youth Dual Enrollment

Dual enrollment serves youth who are currently attending secondary school in grades 10-12. The Alabama Workforce Investment Area has authorized Workforce Investment Act (WIA) In-school Youth funding for Career Technical Education Dual Enrollment Individual Referral (IR) for eligible students. Residents of all counties that comprise the 65 County Alabama Workforce Investment Area are eligible to participate, providing they meet the WIA eligibility requirements. If you or your child qualifies for the dual enrollment program or needs funds to pay for tuition/books to enroll in a technical degree/certificate program at a community college, please see Mrs. Champion, the Verbena High School counselor, for the information and application packet and to see if your student might be eligible for funding under the WIA act. Tara Thomas, Career Center specialist, who works at the Career Center in Alabaster is a contact for more information. Her number is (205)663-2542. See the income guidelines below:
Family Size / Income
1 / 11,490
2 / 15,510
3 / 19,919
4 / 24,592
5 / 29,025
6 / 33,946
For each additional family member above 6 add 4,921.

Verbena High Yearbooks are in!!!

The 2012-2013 Verbena High School yearbooks have arrived and they are red hot! If you did not order one, there are extra copies so don't despair! You can still get one. The cost for VHS staff or high school seniors is $50, all others is $60. Many thanks to Ms. L'toya Jones, Mrs. Christina Cochran, and the yearbook staff for all of their hard work! Please contact the school office at (205) 280-2820 and ask them to save you a copy today. There are also some older yearbooks for sale which you can ask about purchasing.

Concordia College Spring Fest 2013

Spring Fest 2013 for Concordia College is planned for April 26-27. On Friday, April 26, the activities include Spirit Day (wearing CCA apparel) and a Greek Step Show at Jenkins Center at 7 PM. On Saturday, April 27, the activities include Open House/Senior Day at Jenkins Center from 9 AM - 12 AM. Registration begins at 8 AM in the Jenkins Center. High school seniors and transfer students are especially invited to attend. Students will meet members of the faculty, staff, current students, and alumni. Be prepared for on-site admission by bringing your transcript and ACT scores. There will be a parade down Dallas Ave with the line-up beginning at 1 PM. The Spring football game will start at 3:30 PM in Bloch Park. There is also an after party concert beginning at 10 PM in Lehman Center. For additional information, please contact the CCA office at 334-874-5700, ext. 19762 or visit their website www.ccal.edu.

NextStepU Free Emag!

Copy and paste the following website to download a free May edition of the emag "NextStepU", http://www.nextstepu.com/emag/default.aspx?email=. NextStepU always contains alot of valuable information for juniors and seniors to help with financial aid, career planning, or choosing a college.

ACA Scholarship

The Alabama Counseling Association District VI Scholarship is available to individuals who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in education or counseling. Applicants must live within the counties of District VI, which consist of Autauga, Bibb, Butler, Chilton, Choctaw, Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry, and Wilcox. All applications must be submitted on or before May 10, 2013. Mail the application, two letters of recommendation, official transcript with ACT score, and a one-page essay on "Why do you want to pursue a career in education or counseling?" to ALCA Chapter VI, Attn: Kimberley Hicks, 2360 Highway 31 North, Deatsville, AL 36022. The essay must be typed and attached to the application. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 GPA and an ACT score of 18 or better. See Mrs. Champion or your counselor for a copy of the application.

Credit/Financial Info for Students

I have read an excellent article called "Life After High School: Credit Lessons They Won't Teach You in College." It is written by John Ulzheimer, a credit expert and senior columnist at Credit Card Insider, an educational resource that helps people understand credit. This article will help students to know about building credit in college and the dangers of acquiring credit card debt. Please read it. I think that you will be glad you did. The link to this article is http://www.creditcardinsider.com/credit-cards/student/college-and-your-credit.

REAL Cents REAL Change Summer Camp℠

REAL Cents REAL Change Summer Camp℠
June 16-21, 2013

REAL: Recognize Me! Empower Me! Appreciate Me! My Legacy!
Want to feel confident about how to manage money at any stage of your life? Want to empower yourself while helping others? Want to leverage your natural talents, skills, and treasures to benefit others? Want to learn how to create a lasting legacy? Let's get REAL! AND make positive things happen!

The REAL Cents REAL Change℠ Summer Camp is a week-long residential camp produced by the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies and College of Human Sciences that empowers teens (ages 13-18) through education, leadership and philanthropy. Throughout REAL Cents REAL Change℠ Summer Camp, teen participants will learn the basic skills of financial management and how to maximize their philanthropic impact.

Participants will experience campus-life while residing in Auburn's resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities. Camp participants will have 24/7 counselor supervision.

Tuition is $549 and covers all instruction, housing, meals, and recreational activities. Copy and paste this website in your browser to apply for this camp:
http://www.auburn.edu/outreach/opce/summerexperience/realcentsrealchange.htm

NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing

High school young women in our community are invited to apply for the *NCWIT
Award for Aspirations in Computing. The School of Computing at the University of South Alabama is the Alabama Affiliate of NCWIT*.

*What is the award?*

The *NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing* recognizes young women at
the high-school level for their computing-related achievements and
interests. Winners are recognized at an award event here in the community.
All applicants will also be considered for the National award.

*Why is the award important?*

By generating visibility for technical young women, the *NCWIT Award for
Aspirations in Computing* encourages continued interest in computing,
increases awareness of the gender gap in computing and IT, and emphasizes
at a personal level the importance of women's participation in computing.

*What is the application process?*

Go to www.ncwit.org/award. Detailed instructions and eligibility information are
found online.

Applicants are asked to provide the name and email address of a school
official to endorse their application. This person could be a teacher,
technology specialist, counselor or other school official. Online applications
must be submitted and endorsed by October 31, 2013.

Jeff State Community College Summer Registration

The online registration dates for enrolling in summer courses at Jeff State Community College is April 15 - May 22, 2013. If you are a high school student wanting dual or accelerated enrollment, go to http://www.jeffstateonline.com/. Click on the "Enroll" tab at the top then click on "High School Students" from the drop-down list. On the left side of the next screen you will click on Dual Enrollment or Accelerated Program. Click on the words "printed application." This will bring up the "Forms" screen where you can download either admissions, dual enrollment, or accelerated program application forms. You may also get a paper copy of the dual enrollment or accelerated program application from your counselor.

ABA Broadcast Scholarship Program 2013

NEED MONEY FOR SCHOOL THIS FALL? HERE'S SOME GREAT NEWS FOR ALABAMA RESIDENTS STUDYING BROADCASTING OR BROADCAST ENGINEERING AT ALABAMA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE ALABAMA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION WILL AWARD TEN SCHOLARSHIPS OF THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($3,000) EACH THIS YEAR. FOR ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND A COPY OF THE
APPLICATION, VISIT WWW.AL-BA.COM OR SEE YOUR COUNSELOR. APPLY BY APRIL 30.

Verbena Kindergarten Registration 2013

The Verbena Kindergarten Registration will take place on April 22rd through 26th at the Annex office from 8:30-10:30 am and 12:00-2:00 pm. Children who are 5 years old on or before September 2, 2013 are eligible to register for the 2013-2014 school year. If a parent is not able to attend, they can call the Annex during the week of registration for information about picking up a packet (755-0248).
The following paperwork is required to enroll your child: Certified Birth Certificate, original unexpired Alabama Certificate of Immunization, Social Security Card and Proof of Residence (utility bill or lease agreement showing name and address).
A parent or legal guardian with proper documentation must enroll a student. The school will need a copy of custody or guardianship papers if applicable.
All paperwork must be presented at the time of registration. Parents may bring their children with them, but it is not required.
The Verbena Annex Staff will host a "meet and greet" with all rising Kindergarten students and parents May 22th at 11:00 p.m. Students and parents will be able to tour the building, meet the teachers and have a special snack. Only families who have completed their registration paperwork by May 17th will be able to attend.

Clanton Kiwanis Scholarship

The Clanton Kiwanis have a scholarship fund to assist students financially from Chilton County with training after high school graduation. It is in part a needs-based scholarship for high school graduates. Eligible participants may be either high school seniors or graduates. According to the information on the application:
"Scholarship money may be applied to trade schools, vocations schools, technical schools, junior colleges, 4-year colleges and/or universities." All applications must be received by the Clanton Kiwanis club before Tuesday, April 30, 2013. If you have questions, please contact Bill Davis at (205)755-1200 or Dan Nolen at (205)755-4041. All high school counselors in Chilton County schools will be able to provide interested students with an application.

SESPTC & Joseph F. Beams Education Scholarships

Please read the following information about the SESPTC and Joseph F. Beams Education Scholarships. Applications for both scholarships are due no later than April 30, 2013. The forms may be picked up from your high school counselor.

1. Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference Buster Bynum Scholarship (Blue Paper) -- This is a one-time $2,500 education scholarship award made to one deserving public school student in each of the 14 member states of the Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Corporation. To qualify the parent/guardian of the student must have a gross taxable income less than $75,000 for each of the past five tax years and have been actively employed in public school transportation for the past five years. The student applicant must have at least a 3.0 (B) scholastic average, will graduate from a public high school, and will attend a postsecondary education institution in the fall of 2013. Additional criteria are specified in the attached application.

2. 2013 Alabama School Transportation Association (ASTA) Conference Joseph F. Beams, Sr./Jr. Education Scholarship (Yellow Paper) -- This is a one-time $1,000 education scholarship award made to a deserving public high school student. The parent/guardian of the student must have been an active employee in an Alabama public school transportation program as a mechanic during the past three years (since January 1, 2010). The student applicant must have at least a 3.0 (B) scholastic average, will graduate from a public high school, and will attend a postsecondary education institution in the fall of 2013. Additional criteria are specified in the application.