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SCHOLARSHIPS / COLLEGE VISITATIONS / FINANCIAL AID |
Updated: February 2, 2012 |
| Applications for all scholarships
postings are available in the Career Support Center .. OR .. email for
more information email or call Lisa Cowie @ (281) 482-3413,
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| Main Page * College Visitations * Financial Aid & Loans * Summer Programs |
| Scholarships - Monthly Deadlines |
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| Alpha Listing of Scholarships 2010-11 |
| Additional Scholarship Opportunities pdf |
Scholarship Websites * Scholarships with No Designated Deadline |
How to Pay for College: visit www.cnnmoney.com/college |
COLLEGE FINANCIAL INFORMATION: |
Frost National Bank
Several zero-interest loan programs available. Qualified applicants may contact Frost National Bank Student Loan Division at (409) 770-5665 to request an application packet for the upcoming fall/spring long-term school year. Applications are accepted and reviewed by the order they are received and completed. Frost National Bank Student Loan Division, PO Box 8210, Galveston, Texas 77553-8210 Ph: (409)770-5665
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TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY’S ONE-DAY ON-CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE
Take a campus tour, visit your college of interest, and get information about financial aid and much more! Saturday, February 18, 2012 9a.m. to 3 p.m. F
For more information visit admissions.tamu.edu/aggielandsaturday.
EXPLORE UT AUSTIN
Plan a Field Trip to Explore UT
The University of Texas at Austin will host Explore UT on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual open house is free, open to all ages, K-12, and there’s no registration for students to participate in the more than 350 learning activities.
Check out activities on the Explore UT Website
Information for college-bound students will include the following:
- Learn how to make the jump to college writing.
- Talk with UT students about what college life is really like.
- Find out how to apply for scholarships and financial aid.
- Get a 30-minute tour of campus with a UT student guide.
Explore UT offers learning activities for all students that gets them excited about learning and opens their eyes to career and life possibilities.
See the Full Schedule
Check the Explore UT website, www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut, for a full schedule of activities. Download a printer-friendly version of the complete Explore UT schedule - but not until in mid-February.
SCHOLARSHIP EXPERTS: Free Scholarship Resource
www.scholarshipexperts.com
2012 IMAGINE AMERICA High School Scholarship Program
Students who graduate in 2012 may now apply for the Imagine America high school scholarship program. To see a list of career colleges and schools that participate please visit: http://www.imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships/apply-now.
EXPLORE UT AUSTIN
Plan a Field Trip to Explore UT
The University of Texas at Austin will host Explore UT on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual open house is free, open to all ages, K-12, and there’s no registration for students to participate in the more than 350 learning activities.
Check out activities on the Explore UT Website
Information for college-bound students will include the following:
- Learn how to make the jump to college writing.
- Talk with UT students about what college life is really like.
- Find out how to apply for scholarships and financial aid.
- Get a 30-minute tour of campus with a UT student guide.
Explore UT offers learning activities for all students that gets them excited about learning and opens their eyes to career and life possibilities.
See the Full Schedule
Check the Explore UT website, www.utexas.edu/events/exploreut, for a full schedule of activities. Download a printer-friendly version of the complete Explore UT schedule - but not until in mid-February.
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
Below are a couple of reminders:
1. UT-PACT program Application Deadline is February 15th, 2012. Must be admitted to UTD by Feb. 1st, 2012.
4. Open House (we call ours Scholars Day) is Saturday, March 3, 2012. Register now!
5. Academic Excellence Scholarship Awards-Must be admitted to UTD by March 31, 2012.
AGGIELAND SATURDAY WELCOMES PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Texas A&M University invites prospective students and families to join us for our premier recruitment event! Aggieland Saturday will be held February 18, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aggieland Saturday is an annual campus-wide open house which draws thousands of people to campus. Visitors can participate in group sessions about admissions, scholarships and financial aid. Academic departments, colleges and student services will provide information and host activities. During the day, participants can also meet current students, tour the campus and residence halls, and see all that Texas A&M has to offer. Activities are free and designed to be self-guided, so participants can focus on their particular areas of interest. Aggieland Saturday is sponsored by the Office of Admissions and the Association of Former Students. For more information, please visit the Aggieland Saturday website.
THE AMERICAN LEGION: NEED A LIFT?
“Need a Lift?” is a 152- page booklet updated annually to serve as a complete financial-aid reference guide to veterans, veterans’ dependents and members of the American Legion family. The publication contains information on federal and state veterans benefits; scholarships for veterans and their dependents, and Legionnaires and their family members; tips for applying to college and applying for financial assistance; and a comprehensive guide to colleges and universities listing tuition, room and board costs, and admission and financial aid deadlines. To search and print entries, visit www.legion.org/needalift.
Join Scholars Day, UT Dallas’ premier open house event for prospective students and their families. For more information please visit utdallas.edu/enroll
Saturday, March 3, 2012
8 a.m to 2 p.m.
UT Dallas Activity Center
UT Dallas opened Fall 2012 application on
www. applytexas.org. Once student file is complete (application, official high school transcript and ACT or SAT test scores) UT Dallas will make an admission decision. All students admitted by March 31, 2012 will automatically be reviewed for Academic Excellence Scholarships. No scholarship application is required.
BALL STATE UNIVERSITY THEATRE AND DANCE SCHOLARSHIP
Fine Arts Scholarships of $4,00 to $30,000 over four years are available on a talent basis in all areas of theatre, musical theatre, and dance. Auditions for 2011-12 Fine Arts Theatre and Dance Scholarships and Presidential Scholarships in the Arts are Febraury 11, and Ferbuary 25, 2012 as part of general auditions to enter the program. |
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WOFFORD SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Eligibility: Junior
Criteria: Students must rank in the top 10% of the class. Must have achieved a minimum score of 1250 (critical reading and math combined) on the PSAT or SAT, or 28 composite on the PLAN or ACT. Must demonstrate qualities of scholarship, leadership, and potential for success.
NOMINATIONS DUE: MARCH 1, 2012 IN MRS. MULDER’S OFFICE ROM #418 BY 4 P.M |
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#10 CHAMBERLAIN COLLEGE OF NURSING
ELIGIBILITY: SENIORS
CRITERIA: Minimum high school CGPA of 3.2, submission of letter of recommendation, submission of official high school transcripts, submission of scholarship application, review and approval by the Chamberlain Admission Committee, submission of a completed enrollment agreement. Potential to receive up to $8,500 in tuition and fee assistance. Visit chamberlain.edu/n2n or call 877-316-1997 for more information.
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Navy Reserve Officer Training Candidate Scholarship #144. Eligiblity: seniors
Criteria: US citizen. www.nrotc.navy.mil
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SAT/ACT PRACTICE OPPORTUNITIES
SAT/ACT PREP SERVICES
METHOD TEST PREP CORP. 877-871-7737
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COLLEGE INFORMATION UPDATES
http://finaid.ucf.edu/scholarships/
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON scholarship
There are scholarships for incoming freshman as well as transfer and continuing
students. Website: www.HoustonAlumni.com/scholarships/>
If you or anyone you know has any questions about our scholarship program,
please feel free to contact me at any time via phone or email. Thanks for your
continued support of UHAA and all of our programs!
Jessica Roberts; Director of Business Operations; The University of Houston Alumni Association; 3100 Cullen Blvd., Room 201; Houston, TX 77204-6000
Phone: 713-743-0825 | Fax: 713-743-9560
Email: jlrobert@central.uh.edu<mailto:jlrobert@central.uh.edu>
Asian American and Pacific Islander Scholarships
http://www.apiasf.org/scholarship_other.html
SBMEF NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Annually the Stephen Bufton Memorial Educational Fund offers graduate level scholarships. https://www.sbmef.org/National/index.cfm
Available Scholarships
1) Scholarship Name: Ruth H. Bufton National Scholarship
Field of Study: Industrial Engineering
2) Scholarship Name: Glorine Tuohey Memorial Scholarship
Field of Study: Nursing
3) Scholarship Name: President's National Scholarship
4) Scholarship Name: Carolyn B Elman National Scholarship
Field of Study: Foreign Language
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All academically-strong African-American, Hispanic, and Native American high school juniors! Register early for Houston Leadership for Tomorrow's Prview Summit at www.houstonleaders.com and learn more about this challenging and fun leadership program. Tickets are limited.
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KAPLAN LIVE ONLINE is available in Friendswood. Email amy@thewaymiregroup.com for more information.
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VET TECH INSTITUTE OF HOUSTON
Students who excel in AP Science and Math, have people skills, and positive attitudes.
This program allows you complete the training for Vet Tech and obtain an Associate of Applied Science Degree. Contact Jeanette Jones as 713-985-5118 or by email jjones@vetechinstitute.edu
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AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY - INTERNSHIPS
Visit the website for locations and positions:
http://www.ametsoc.org/amsstudentinfo/internships.html
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$1,000 - $10,000 in Educational Leadership Grants Available for Hispanic and
Low-Income Americans
Take advantage of new Federal grants being awarded to fund education administration degrees for Hispanic and low-income Americans!
The U.S. Department of Education has just awarded a $2.8 million Title V Grant to one of Mind Streams' partner universities to fund the Promoting Post-baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA) Program.
Increase your overall teacher competency and begin your journey toward reaching the standards of a highly qualified education administrator now with the aid of these federal funds.
Find out how Mind Streams can help you achieve your academic and career goals!
http://www.texasmastersdegrees.com/
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NAVY RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CANDIDATE
ELIGIBLITY: SENIOR
CRITERIA: U.S. citizen, 17 yrs. old by Sept. 1 and younger than 23 on June 30th of the first year of college; high school graduate; min. SAT CR 530/Math 520, or min ACT of 22 English/22 math (min. scores can be waived for students in top 10% of graduating class.
Apply at: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil or contact Cina Laffoon at 281-628-3795
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COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS AND OPEN HOUSES |
FORDHAM – GABELLI SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
www.fordham.edu/gsb
TEXAS LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY – PACESETTER AWARD for COLLEGE
EXCELLENCE (PACE)
Must be accepted to TLU; min. GPA 3.5, SAT 1250 min or ACT 28 min. or rank in
top 10% of class with 1100/24 SAT/ACT. Visit www.tlu.edu
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
C.P. Collins Scholars Program – Eligible applicants will meet university standards for admission and have strong leadership, academic ability, and commitment to community service. National Merit Finalists Scholarship Program – Students who advance to the Finalist standing and designate Baylor University as 1st choice to the National Merit Scholarship Corporation is awarded the Regent’s Gold Scholarship.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Visit sfs.colostate.edu for need based scholarships and financial aid. CSU offers non-resident scholarships ranging from $1,000-$9,000/year renewable.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – DALLAS
Scholarship opportunities academic excellence scholarships visit:
www.utdallas.edu/scholarships / chart
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO – DENVER
Denver Bound Scholarship is offered to out-of-state freshman and transfer students. Awards range from $4,000 -$16,000 per year.
Visit www.abovetheordinary.ucdenver.edu for more details.
Infrastructure Day at Discovery Green – hosted by council member,
James Rodriguez, in collaboration with The American Society of Civil Engineers
and the League of Women Voters. Visit www.i-dayhouston.com for more details
on this exciting day.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON AIR FORCE ROTC
Details available at www.uh.edu/afrotc for details on requirements or contact Captain Albert Chapman, Unit Admission Officer at 713-743-4932;
email afrotc@uh.edu or fax 713-743-4113
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EMORY UNIVERSITY
ELIGIBILITY: SENIOR
CRITERIA: Merit based. If interested please see Mrs. Mulder/Mrs. Heintz
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS – DALLAS MCDERMOTT SCHOLARS
If interested in applying (a nomination) stop by Career Tech office and see
Mrs. Mulder or Mrs. Heintz.
Members of the incoming class have made time for athletic, artistic and civic
endeavors. Many members of the new class participate in such sports as tennis,
lacrosse, volleyball, diving and track and field. Others are singers, dancers,
musicians and writers. They are members of student government and academic
clubs, and volunteer in their communities.
Students with the best chance of being invited to McDermott Finalists’ Weekend
* 1400 or higher on the two part SAT (verbal and math);
* 2100 or higher on the three part SAT;
* 32 or higher on the ACT;
* A class rank in the top five percent of their graduating class;
* First-time college freshman
AP, IB, CLEP, and Dual-Credit acceptable,
Current UT Dallas students or Transfer students not eligible;
* Long records of community volunteerism and leadership in school;
* Broad and eclectic interests in science, literature, and the arts; and
* Social skills to interact easily with adults as well as peers.
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Houston Women's Energy Network - Each year five $1000 scholarships are awarded to 5 deserving high school girls who will be starting college in Fall of 2011 and the application process has just been opened. The application is located at: http://www.wenhouston.org/?nd=scholarship.
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Help Johnny Scholarship
This $5000 scholarship is available to any student that is 19 years or under, as of October 25, 2010 and is renewable.
Website: http://www.studentscholarships.org/helpjohnny.php
Deadline: Varies
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University of Houston – Victoria!!!!
Application is free, deadline has been removed.
Incoming Freshman will get ½ of tuition paid for!!!!!
Visit: www.uhv.edu/freshman.aspx and scholarship info
Available at www.uhv.edu/ofa/2011_forms/2010-2011_Scholarship_Application
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Miss Universe Organization: Visit www.misstexasuas.com or call 281-492-4100 for more information. Winner receives cash, wardrobe, travel, personal appearances and a $45,600 scholarship to Lindenwood University in St. Louis, MO.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
ExxonMobil is pleased to sponsor the thirteenth-annual Community Summer Jobs Program in Houston. Since 1998, ExxonMobil has provided over $1,053,750 in grants to Houston-area agencies through the Community Summer Jobs Program. Again this year, ExxonMobil will provide grants to selected agencies for the purpose of hiring a full-time summer intern. Visit http://fidm.edu/events/days-of-fashion/index.html
Volunteer Houston, established in 1974, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development, promotion and support of volunteerism. For more than 25 years, VOLUNTEER HOUSTON has been the city's sole referral service connecting volunteers to a broad spectrum of diverse nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations all around Houston and its vicinity rely on VOLUNTEER HOUSTON to acquire over 30,000 volunteers per year. Visit http://www.volunteerhouston.org
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ACT, SAT, and PSAT On-Line Practice Testing
ATTENTION: ALL STUDENTS
PRACTICE ON-LINE: SAT, PSAT, AND ACT TESTS
ANYONE CAN USE THESE PRACTICE TESTS THIS YEAR
WEBSITE: www.studentedge.com; Create and account, Access Code: CNYNXCPK
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COLLEGE SCHOLARS PROGRAMS
U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, WEST POINT, NY; THE US NAVAL ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, MD; US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, COLORADO SRINGS, CO; and the U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY, KINGS POINT, NY
All students must have a Congressional nomination. If you are interested in a nomination you must visit www.olson.house.gov for more information, application, deadlines, and other important dates.
University of Arkansas is not planning to raise tuition next year and has revised the Non-Resident Tuition Award guidelines to make it possible for qualified students to pay in-state rather than out-of-state tuition to attend the University of Arkansas.
As a resident of Texas, students who meet the revised criteria of a 3.25 cumulative high school GPA and a 24 ACT composite (1090 SAT combined critical reading and math), now qualify the Non-Resident Tuition Award which would save them and their families $7000-$9000 in tuition this coming academic year. This award is renewable with a completion of 24 credit hours per academic year and a 2.75 GPA.
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GRE TEST-PREP WEBSITE |
Preparation courses are totally
free! By creating an account you can access a customized course
that includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student's ability level, a vocabulary
builder, and more.
Visit http://number2.com/ also
check out www.collegefortexans.com |
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INFO |
FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID)
Form is available on-line at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov (preferred method).
If you need a paper copy to complete call 1-800-433-3243 and
you can request up to 3 paper copies.
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SAT READINESS PROGRAM – Learn more by visiting www.collegeboard.com/srpschool Official SAT preparation is available to all students with this customizable set of free and low-cost resources from the College Board.
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ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY
Announces a new financial aid program for incoming freshman. Please visit
Admissions |
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VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY – NEED-BLIND ADMISSION
Beginning Fall 2009, need-based financial aid packages offered to entering undergraduate students will not include need-based loans. Vanderbilt University's seven-year initiative of progressively reducing education-related undergraduate student debt will reach a bold new level. Financial aid packages for incoming and current undergraduate students beginning in the fall of 2009 will include no need-based loans. The amount of need-based loans you would have been offered in the past to meet your demonstrated financial need will now be replaced with increased amounts of Vanderbilt scholarship and/or grant assistance Visit:
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/Admissions/expanded-aid-program.php
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