Scholarship Informaton from the Guidance Desk….
Seniors: I highlighted those scholarships with upcoming deadlines in MARCH /APRIL are RED, do those first. Many are now hardcopies found in file cabinet outside guidance office.
COMPLETE FAFSA apply online at: http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/fafsa.jsp This can be done after January 1, 2014 and you must have 2013 income tax return information. You will also need to check the website for the list of documents that you will need prior to completing the application and how to obtain a PIN so you can electronically sign the application. I recommend you make appointment with Robin Giacin at PSC Milton Campus to help you complete the online application …it is free. Call 484-4455 and make appointment ! She can also answer questions about FAFSA. FAFSA on the web has a website www.fafsa.gov that allows applicants to access their IRS tax information and have it automatically inserted into their FAFSA application. There is also a twitter feed at www.Twitter.com/FAFSA and facebook page www.Facebook.com/FederalStudentAid Videos and also found at www.YouTube.com/FederalStudentAid
PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR SCHOLARSHIP deadline April 1 to guidance Ms. Walther. Complete simple application (found under F for FAIR in file drawer outside guidance) write a personal letter to Mr. Bill Farinas and attach resume. Bring sealed transcript, application with resume and letter to Guidance Ms. Walther by April 1 and I will HAND DELIVER THEM to Pensacola….we had 14 Seniors in one year get this!
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church parishioners ….$1000 scholarship if you are a member of this church. Application deadline March 28 to the church office. Applications in file drawer under “S” for St. Rose.
Sueno Yoshida Foundation Scholarship: Deadline postmarked by March 31, 2014 to address on application. $1000 and the Jeffrey Scott Davey Scholarship $1000 : Deadline postmarked by march 31, 2014 to address on application. For more information contact suenoyoshidafoundation@gmail.com Same application may be used to apply to either of these.
ADK Scholarship: Alpha Delta Kappa Florida Delta Chi Chapter. Deadline to Ms. Walther in guidance April 14, 2014 Prefer education majors. $500
NIKKI FINDLEY HAGLER SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APRIL 16, 2014 to Ms. Walther guidance. In file under “N” for Nikki!
ODENZA MARKETING GROUP SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP $500 www.odenzascholarships.com Submit answers to essay questions on application GPA of 2.5 or higher. DEADLINE IS MARCH 30, 2014
LINDA RYAN ME STRONG scholarship. IN file drawer under M for ME strong…..Deadline to guidance Ms. Walther April 30.
Locklin Tech scholarships for Massage Therapy Program (tuition, books etc.) and LPN nursing program. Return to Locklin student services by April 4, 2014 or to Ms. Walther in guidance. Under “L” for locklin in file outside guidance.
NAVY LEAGUE SCHOLARSHIP $1200 Deadline is April 15, 2014 to address on application. Look in file under “N” for Navy.
United Daughters of the Confederacy eligible students. Deadline is March 31, 2014. Outside guidance under “U” for United Daughters…
PEN AIR SCHOLARSHIP $1000–DEADLINE April 1, 2014 mailed to Pen Air address Applications in file drawer under “P” outside guidance office.
VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP PROGAM details online www.americancollegefoundation.org DEADLINE APRIL 1, 2014
Ayo and Iken PLC, scholarship opportunity available for high school seniors, children of divorced parents. $1,000 scholarship deadline for scholarship submissions is May 1st, 2014 website for information and application form page: http://www.myfloridalaw.com/children-of-divorce-scholarship-ayo-iken/
Southern Scholarship Foundation provides housing for qualified students with 3.0 GPA or higher, financial need identified on FAFSA and good character. Students can save $10,000 – $12,000 per year on housing. Apply online at www.southernscholarship.org The sooner you apply the better your chances!
Florida Society Colonial Dames XVII Century (1) ANNE MASSEY SCHOLARSHIP $1000 Deadline April 15, 2014 to address on application. Find application in file drawer under “A” for ANNE.
Florida Society Colonial Dames XVII Century (2) JROTC scholarship $500 must be enrolled in High school JROTC program. Deadline April 15, 2014
** NORTHWEST FLORIDA GATOR CLUB: $500 scholarship for students accepted to UF for fall. See Ms. Walther in guidance for an application if you cannot download and print it yourself. Deadline is April 19, 2014 to address on application in Pensacola or hand deliver.
Think College: College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities http://www.thinkcollege.net/?view=featured
JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION www.jsf.bz Deadline is April 15, 2014 for children of UPS employees and May 15, 2014 for Students with disabilities who will attend one of the 11 state universities, questions should be directed to the appropriate university campus contact.
SANTA ROSA FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE —APRIL 30, 2014 to Farm Bureau Insurance Office. Applications in file drawer under “F”
SONS OF ITALY SCHOLARSHIP : Deadline April 17, 2014. Seniors who are of Italian-American descent, with one grand parent or great grandparent who was or is Italian.
B. Davis Scholarship” Please visit our website at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to apply for our scholarship. While you’re there, please browse through the rest of the site to learn more about applying for scholarships, deadline for applications is May 26, 2014 Amount: $1,000
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at awards@studentawardsearch.com Jason Rumeacher /Director
http://www.beneaththesea.org/scholarships/44619 For those who might be going into Biology or Marine Life. Many scholarship opportunities.
Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York is offering 4 year tuition, room and board Technology scholarships for students enrolling in fall 2014. Their students are doing internships and obtaining employment with IBM, CitiGroup etc. You may go online to http://www.marist.edu/admission/technologyscholarships/ to apply for enrollment and to apply for this scholarship. You can contact Kent Rinehart Dean of Admissions at 845-575-3226 for more information.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 7th year. We will be awarding up to $1,000 to the winner(s) each year. Scholarship Deadline – June 14, 2014. 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.
Scholarship Website: https://ufl.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_41u1jLCD39dCblz Contact: Alex Mazur @ amazur3@ufl.edu
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship. Go to website http://www.reaganfoundation.org/ronald-reagan-student-leader-award.aspx to apply.
AnimationCareerReview.com 3rd annual “Aspiring Animation Professional” Scholarship Program. We are offering high school seniors the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship. This will be awarded to students that are interested in pursuing an animation career path at an accredited post-secondary school or college. Visit the website, http://www.animationcareerreview.com/animationcareerreviewcom-aspiring-animation-professional-scholarship-program to find eligibility information along with the online application. Shawn Harrell PR Manager Animation Career Review, a subsidiary of BGP Site Solutions sharrell@bgpsitesolutions.com DEADLINE JUNE 1, 2014
William Carey University Scholarships: Scholars: With ACT 29 receive 30 hours tuition first 2 years and 33 the last 2 years and $1725 room waiver. Must maintain 3.5 GPA . First time Freshman scholarship: Trustee scholarship: 27 ACT $6, 600 per year and maintain 3.2 GPA, Presidential: ACT 24 $5,600 per year maintain 3.0 GPA. For more information view www.WMCAREY.EDU
UNIVERSITY OF MOBILE VISITATION DAYS $2000 scholarship students can receive for registering and attending a VISIT DAY. Go to www.umobile.edu for more information. Justin McGehee jmcgehee@umobile.edu or call 251-442-2638
LIFT PARTS EXPRESS SCHOLARSHIP $1000 Deadline June 30, 2014 3.0 GPA or higher, legal resident, enrolled by Fall of 2014 Write essay on this year’s topics www.forkliftpartsflorida.com to apply and for details
BBG COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP $1000 Deadline June 30, 2014 Submit answers to two essay questions found on the application page. Applications found at www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarship.php
YOUR FAVORITE CAR SCHOLARSHIP $500 Deadline APRIL 30, 2014 www.edmontoncardealerships.ca
10 WORDS OR LESS SCHOALRSHIP $500 Be high school senior, attending college in fall 2014. Apply www.facebook.com/myscholarships
FIND A LAW SCHOLARSHIP $500 www.arizonapersonalinjurylawyerattorney.com for application. Enroll in college or technical school by Sept. 2014 Deadline May 15, 2014
Athletes who plan to play college ball: Be sure to register online for NCAA at http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp College bound athletes: may register your 10th grade year. Must take the ACT or SAT and use code 9999 to have scores sent directly to NCAA CENTER from ACT/SAT.
BRIGHT FUTURES has changed. ACT Scores required are now 26 with GPA of 3.0 on core classes for Florida Medallion Scholarship and 75 volunteer hours…. 29 ACT and 3.5 GPA in core classes and 100 volunteer hours for Florida Academic Scholar. The GOLD SEAL is a 3.0 GPA in core and 3.5 in vocational program courses. You must complete 3 vocational courses in SAME program to be eligible. TEST SCORES remained the same: ACT 17 English, 18 Reading and 19 math. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Initial Eligibility brochure may be accessed at https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/pdf/bf_brochure.pdf after Dec. 1, 2013
You may access the requirements on this link: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/gsvrequire.htm
At the beginning of this year, the new state guidelines said seniors of 2013 MUST COMPLETE FAFSA for the FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES TO BE AWARDED! However, as of APRIL 22, 2013 the Governor changed that ruling. Seniors of 2014 no longer have to apply for FAFSA.
**HELPFUL LINKS:
websites to help you with ACT/SAT and other resources and college etc.:
http://www.eknowledge.com/affiliate_welcome.asp?coupon=1D45FC8DA8 FREE WEBSITE TO PRACTICE ACT/SAT
www.act.org/path/parent/college/firstgeneration.html for those first in family to attend college
www.act.org/aap/resources.html MEGA RESOURCES CHECK IT OUT!
www.actstudent.org make an account, register for ACT tests and take FREE practice tests !
Money for College-Florida Scholarships and Grants
www.fastweb.com Search for scholarships over 1.5 million but you can target your search by creating a profile
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/pdf/nm4c_brochure.pdf
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program Initial Eligibility brochure
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/pdf/bf_brochure.pdf
Evaluating Financial Aid Award Letters
https://www.navigatingyourfinancialfuture.org/PDF/FInancialAidAwardLetters.pdf
The Florida Virtual Campus (formerly known as FACTS.org) is an online academic support system for Florida’s students. Middle and high school students can still: www.flvc.org.
- Explore career and academic options
- Access high school transcript information
- Evaluate courses completed against the requirements for graduation, college and career readiness, and Bright Futures Scholarships
- Search college and university profiles and degree offerings
- See requirements for admission and transferring
- Find college- and university-level distance learning courses
- Search library offerings
- Apply online for admission and financial aid
Debbie Walther
Guidance Counselor
Jay High School