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2009-2010 PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE, FINANCIAL AID, AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION The following is a list of scholarships, etc. that should be of interest to members of the Senior Class. If there are any questions or if anyone needs assistance, see Mrs. Shaffer or Mrs. Kirby. | Scam Warning: Financial Aid should never charge a fee to apply, and no sponsor can guarantee a scholarship. | Ask your parents to file their income tax as early as possible in January/February. This is to help you complete financial aid packets in January. | | | Please do not ask to have a transcript sent until you have completed and sent your application for admission. | NAME | | | DEADLINE CRITERIA | QUALIFICATIONS | | | | | | | FASTWEB | | | On Going | A student can register at http://www.fastweb.com/ for free scholarship and college searches and financial aid help. . Search for over 600,000 scholarships & 4,000 colleges-free updates, tips and more. (ongoing)/ Also, go to scholarships.com for additional information. | Auburn University | | | Dec. 1, 2009 | www.auburn.edu - Spirit of Auburn - based on academic achievement and standardized test scores-4-year renewable scholarships are awarded at 3 levels: Presidential, Founders and University.
- Spirit of Auburn Presidential Scholars - receive resident tuition, plus $1500 technology credit, Auburn Academic Guarantee-automatic admission to Honors College, enrichment experience.
- Elite scholarships - minimum 34 on ACT and 3.5 GPA
- Auburn Spirit Foundation Scholarship - minimum 26 ACT and 3.0 GPA- additional consideration to first generation college students. ($1500 per year).
- Auburn Achievement Scholarship - 3.5 GPQA/24 ACT
- Leadership Scholarship - 3.5 GPA/24 ACT
- Auburn University college applications - Early Action decisions are made by October 15. Application for admission deadline is February 1.
| Troy University | | | | - Academic and Leadership Scholarship Programs. http://troy.edu/admissions/scholarships
- Millennium Scholars Award - full tuition/room and board. 31 ACT, 3.7 GPA
- Chancellor's Award - full tuition. 27 ACT, 3.5 GPA
- Excellence in Leadership Award - 22 ACT, 3.) GPA. Interview with Troy faculty & resume of leadership activities.
- Alumni assoc. Endowment Scholarship- half tuition. Unconditionally admitted to Troy. Leadership achievements. Application deadline-April 1.
- Heritage scholarship - $500 non-renewable. Unconditionally admitted to Troy. 3.0 GPA. Must be dependent child of alumni.
| University of South Alabama Scholarship | | | | Contact office of Financial Aid. | University of South Alabama Scholarship | | | Dec. 1, 2009 | Presidential Scholarships - renewable - apply by Dec. 1st | ACT | GPA | | | 33 | 3.5 | $10,000/yr | | 32 | 3.5 | 8,000/yr | | 30-31 | 3.5 | 7,000/yr | | 27-29 | 3.5 | 3,500/yr | | 24-26 | 3.0 | 2,500/yr |
Alumni Freshman Leadership Scholarships - awards 4 1-year $2500 scholarships to entering Freshmen - ACT 23/3.0 GPA. Achievement in academics/leadership activities. Performance Scholarships - - Athletics - 251-460-7121
- Music - 251-460-6136
- Dramatic Arts - 251-460-6305
ROTC Scholarships - - Dept of Air Force Studies - 251-460-7211
- Army ROTC - 251-460-6341
| Southern Union State Community College | | | Mar. 1 Mar. 15 & 16 | Application deadline for Presidential & Technical Scholarships - Music Scholarship auditions
- Drama Scholarship auditions
- Dance Scholarship auditions
| Samford University | | | Dec. 1, 2009 | Beeson Exceptional Scholarship Program-competitive merit scholarship program for high achieving students (minimum ACT 28) Completed application postmarked by December 1, 2008. | Coca Cola Scholars Foundation | | | Oct. 31, 2009 | Awards $3 million a year in scholarships to 250 deserving students. Apply online at www.coca-colascholars.org | Auburn University | | | Fri., Oct. 23, 2009 | High School Minority Visitation Day, Friday October 23, 2009- open to students interested in pursuing a career in sciences, mathematics or health professions. Register online at | Prudential Spirit of Community Awards | | | Nov. 2, 2009 | If you have made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1000 and a trip to Washington DC. Apply at http://spirit.prudential.com. When asked for access key, type the word spirit. Application deadline - November 2, 2009. | Miss Blue Revue Scholarship Program | | | Sept. 15, 2009 | Female high school students who plan to attend college and have a B average. Application deadline: September 15, 2009. | Ms. Teen USA | | | Sept. 30, 2009 | - Over $549,000 available in scholarships
- Receive $300 for school
- School promotion deadline - September 30, 2009
Ms. Alabama Teen USA Pageant - Sat. October 31, 2009, | Kids Chance Scholarship Fund | | | May 1st | Sponsored by Alabama Law foundation Inc. provides scholarships for college and technical school to children who have had a parent killed or permanently and totally disabled in an on-the-job accident. $450,000 in scholarships are awarded. Deadline for submitting applications is May 1st. Complete applications on Foundations website at www.alfinc.org .Students are also required to apply for financial aid from college or technical school they will be attending. | Emory Scholars Program - Emory University, Atlanta, GA | | | Nov. 1, 2009 | Emory University, Atlanta, GA -prestigious merit based scholarship - covers 4 years of undergraduate study and ranges from 2/3 tuition to full tuition, room, board & fees. Emory scholars have opportunities for independent research, study abroad. Students must have outstanding record of academic achievement, significant contributions to school, community. Completed applications and nomination form to Emory Office of Admissions by Nov. 1, 2009. www.emory.edu/ADMISSIONS | Goizueta Scholars Program- Emory University | | | Nov. 1, 2009 | Seeks students with superior academic credentials, demonstrated interest in business, as evidenced by participation in internships, entrepreneurial activities, and membership in business clubs, conferences, and competitions. Leadership & community service important. Award is 4 years undergraduate study, including study abroad options and ranges from 2/3 of tuition to full tuition and fees. Deadline for receipt of application and nomination forms by November 1, 2009. | Imagine America | | | Start applying Jan. 1, 2010 | $1000 career education award available to seniors who will participate in career colleges. Requires 2.5 GPA, financial need, voluntary community service during senior year- Can start applying on Jan 1, 2010. www.imagine-america.org/scholarship | Wendy's' High School Heisman Award | | | Oct. 1, 2009 | Seniors who have at least a "B" average and participate in at least one school sponsored sport. Chance for school to be awarded $500 if 5 students apply. Completed applications are due by October 1st. Online application must be completed and reviewed by school representative. www.wendysheisman.com | | Elks National Foundation 2010 Most Valuable Student Scholarship | | | Nov. 2, 2009 | Applications evaluated on scholarship, leadership and financial need. The local lodge will award up to (9) $2000 grants and the highest scoring applicants will compete at state and national levels. All completed applications must be at the Auburn-Opelika Elks Lodge before Monday November 2, 2009. See Ms. Shaffer for an application. | | SAE Engineering Scholarship | | | 12/1/2009 | For qualified seniors interested in study of engineering and related sciences. Corporate sponsored scholarships range in value from $1000 to $10,000. University sponsored scholrships range in value from $400 to full tuition. Applications postmarked by December 1. Application information online at www.sae.org/students/engschir.htm. | | Horatio Alger Scholarship | | | October 2009 | Ranges from $1000 to $10,000. Provides financial assistance to students who have financial need, plan to pursue a bachelor's degree, extracurricular involvement. Deadline: October 2009. Download application at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships. | | Outstanding Students of America | | | October 2009 | Scholarships payable to college of student's choice. Deadline: October 2009. Check website at http://www.outstandingstudentsofamerica.com/ | | Principal's Leadership Award | | | Dec. 4, 2009 | Recognizing outstanding student leaders - top winners receive a $12,000 scholarship. Nominations must be postmarked by December 4, 2009. All information, instructions, criteria downloaded from www.principals.org/PLA. | | Alabama A & M University | | | Nov. 21, 2009 | Hosts annual High School Senior Day Program on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Includes academic breakout sessions, entertainment, tours, football game. Contact 1-800-553-0816 or email at admissions@aamu.edu. | | National Commission for Cooperative Education | | | Feb. 15, 2010 | Will award 170 merit co-op scholarships of $6,000 each for a renewable value of $4.2 million. For additional information and online application , go to http://www.co-op.edu/. Deadline for submitting scholarship application and essay is Februay 15, 2010. Early submission is encouraged. | | Auburn University | | | October 23, 2009 | 2009 Minority High School Visitation Day, Friday, October 23, 2009. Event sponsored by College of Science and Mathematics - Open to 11th and 12th grade students interested in pursuing a career in science, math, health professions. Register online at http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/diversity by Monday, October 12, 2009. | | University of Alabama | | | Nov. 14, 2009 | Department of Theatre and Dance - Auditions for departmental scholarships and admission to the musical theatre track as well as a portfolio review ofr design/tech students, on Saturday, November 14, 2009. Registration forms must be received by Monday. Nov. 9. See Ms. Shaffer for registration from | | Oh, The Places You'll Go! 2010 Scholarship | | | Essays and applications due by Feb. 15, 2010 | 1st Place Winner Will Receive $5,000 to put towards a college of their choice Applicants must be 12th grade high school students graduating spring 2010, age 21 years or under. For more information, visit www.seussville.com/ohtheplaces. | | Smiths Scholarship Foundation | | | January 15, 2010 | Up to $15,000 per year renewable. Based on financial need. C+ average acceptable. Accepted to 4 year college in Alabama. due date January 15, 2010. go to www.smithscholarships.com | | KFC Colonel Scholars Program | | | February 10, 2010 | Up to $5000 per year for tuition, fees, books, room & board. Financila need. GPA - 2.75 or higher. enrolling in public instate college. complete application online at www.kfcscholrs. org. | | Alabama State University | | | Due February 15, 2010 (handwritten essay required( | Presidential Scholarship - 3>76 GPA/ACT -27; Academic Scholarship - 3.51-3.75 GPA/ACT - 24;Deans Scholarship 3.26-3.50 GPA/ACT 21-23; Incentive Scholarship -2.70-3.25 GPA/ACT-17-20; Leadership Scholarship - 2.50-2.69/ACT - 16 | | University of South Alabama | | | Apply early by December 15, 2009 | Presidential/USA Honors scholarships. Must first apply for admissions. Submit USA scholarship application. Additional 800 scholarships based on academic discipline, leadership, student interests, Go to www.southalabama.edu/admissions | | Jacksonville State University | | | November 14, 2009, (:00 to 11:30 | Annual Fall Preview Day. Contact Office of Admissions, 1-800-231-5291. www.jsu.edu | | Auburn University | | | February 1, 2010 | PLUS Program - Provost Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship - requires 3.25 GPA and FAFSA application. Priority to financial need, alabama resident-diversity background. | | Gates Millennium Scholarship | | | January 11, 2010 | Applications must be submitted online at www.gmsp.org. Must be eligible for Pell Grant, submit FAFSA application. African American, Hispanic, American Indian, Alaka Native, Asian Pacific. 3.3 GPA. enrolled at college. leadership ability, extracurricular activities | | | | | | |
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