AES Engineers Scholarships

How to apply:
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to the following question: What are your dreams for your future? When you look back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful?
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline of entry: October 5, 2012
Submit essay to: scholarships@aesengineers.com
There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year.

Chilton County Retired Educators Scholarship

The Chilton County Retired Educators will be awarding a scholarship to a college senior who will be graduating by June 2013 in the field of education. The recipient must be a graduate of a high school in Chilton County. Applicants should submit their resumes along with a short summary stating the applicant's reasons for choosing the field of education. Resumes should be mailed by October 3 to Peggie Harris, 1300 County Road 83, Clanton, AL 35045.

Birmingham Southern College Preview Day

BSC Preview Day is Saturday, October 6. It is for juniors and seniors. Friday, October 26, and Monday, November 12, are Sample 'Southern Days for high school seniors. To best be considered for scholarships from BSC you should apply by the early action deadline of December 1. The early action notification date is January 15. The regular decision deadline is Feb. 1 and that notification date is February 15. Any applications received after February 1 will be considered based upon availability.

Bright Ideas Grant Program

Central Alabama Electric Cooperative gives $16,000 annually to support valuable, hands-on initiatives and activities designed to spark students' imaginations and desire to learn but are not covered by traditional funding. Designed for K-12 teachers in public, private and home schools within CAEC's territory, the program has benefited more than 83,400 students since its inception in 1998.
Teams of educators and individual teachers are eligible to apply for the grant monies. Individual teachers can apply for grants up to $750, while teams of teachers are eligible for a maximum of $1500. Don't miss this great opportunity for your classroom.
Applications are available at www.caec.coop. The deadline is Nov. 2, 2012.

ASFA Open House

ASFA is the Alabama School of Fine Arts in Birmingham. If you would like to find out more about it, please attend a session at the Open House on Saturday, October 6, at 9 AM, 10 AM, or 11 AM and learn what ASFA is all about and the application process. ASFA is a tuition-free public education in Creative Writing, Dance, Math/Science, Music, Theatre Arts and Visual Arts. Current 6-10 graders can apply for grades 7-11. Admission is by audition for the 2013-2014 school year. Questions? Call Jaronda Little at 205-252-9241.

E-Day 2012 - October 11th

E-Day is the annual open house for The University of Alabama College of Engineering. This year it is being held on Thursday, October 11, 2012, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Registration will start at 8:00 am on the front lawn of H.M. Comer Hall. Visit the E-Day web page for driving and parking directions: http://eng.ua.edu/undergraduate/e-day.

Chemical Engineering Scholarship at AU

Are you planning to major in Pre-Chemical Engineering? The Auburn University Department of Chemical Engineering is offering thirty-five Merit Scholarships up to $1000 each for the 2013-2014 school year. Please see Mrs. Champion for the application.