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Monday, November 13, 2017
Discover Scholarship Award
PayScale's Women in STEM Scholarship
PayScale’s Women in STEM Scholarship
- Deadline:
December 31, 2017
- Website: http://www.payscale.com/scholarships/women-in-stem-scholarship
- Scholarship
Amount: Two (2) $2,500
scholarships
- Description: Women are underrepresented in some of
the highest paying jobs in America. Specifically jobs in the fields of
science, technology, engineering and math. Because of this, we’re again
launching our annual Women in STEM scholarship competition to help current
or college-bound women perusing STEM degrees. We’re offering two
scholarship awards of $2,500 which will be given to two deserving women to
put towards their college education.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Miami Heat Scholarship
Miami HEAT scholarship
The Miami HEAT offers four (4) HEAT Scholarships each valued at
$2,500.00 available
to high school seniors who excel in academics and community
service:
1. Two (2) Miami HEAT Scholarships awarded.
2. One (1) Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship awarded.
3. One (1) Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship awarded.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
- Miami HEAT Scholarship: Awarded to students who have
excelled in academics & community service and have a financial need.
- Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship: Awarded to students who
have excelled in academics & community service and have a financial
need.
- Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship: Awarded to
student who excels in academics & community service, participates in a
sport and has a financial need.
ELIGIBILITY
- In order to be considered for any of our three HEAT
Scholarships, the student must meet the following criteria:
- Applicant must be a high school student enrolled in a
Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County public or private school.
- Applicant must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.2 by
the end of the second grading period of their senior year.
- Applicant must submit an official transcript from the
high school registrar along with a copy of their SAT and/or ACT score.
- Applicant must have an unmet financial need for
assistance. In order to prove a financial need, please submit a copy of
the
- household’s W2 form(s) and a copy of the last tax
filing (i.e. 1040 form) for all household members.
- Letters to be submitted by applicant:
- Two (2) letters of recommendation – each from a current
high school teacher or administrator on school letterhead.
- Two (2) or more letters from a community based
organization, on that organization’s letterhead verifying community
- service and hours performed.
- One (1) letter from High School Athletic Director or
Coach verifying candidate’s participation in a high school sport.*
Applicant must be
accepted to and enroll in a four year accredited college or university in the
USA. Please submit a copy of the
letter of acceptance
to the four year accredited college or university. Applicant must complete a
writing sample as outlined in the application form
For more information, please go
to: http://www.nba.com/heat/community/community_education_scholarships.html
Deadline: January 27,
2018
Ford Salute to Education
Ford Salute to Education
Must be
a Senior; weighted GPA of 3.0 or above; participation in at least one
school organization/activity or one area of community service; legal resident
in the US and Miami-Dade County. Leadership, achievement, character, financial
need, and the individual’s use of these traits in service to his or her school
and the community are also given consideration. May apply in ONE of the
following 4 categories: Athletics, Arts (Foreign Language, Language Arts,
Performing Arts and Visual Arts) Leadership/Service, and Science. 100
recipients receive $1,500 and is to be used ONLY FOR TUITION AND OTHER
EDUCATIONAL RELATED FEES. (There will be 11 recipients per category,
each receiving a scholarship of $1,000.). Apply online at www.stescholarships.org and create a username and
password.
The application period for the 2017-2018 Salute to Education
Scholarship will begin on November 1st.
Deadline to submit the application online is February 5, 2018 at
midnight
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes Program
The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program
honors athletes for demonstrating excellence in school, on their sports team,
and in their communities. This is an award where we celebrate YOU--not
necessarily because you scored the winning touchdown or goal--but because
sports have helped you grow into a strong leader in your community.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for the Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program, the
applicant must:
Be
currently involved in high school sports, intramural sports, or community based
sports
Have a
minimum GPA of 3.0
Be
college bound (accredited four-year college) anticipated in Fall 2018.
Be a
U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident (you will be asked to prove
citizenship and age if you win).
Officers,
directors, members, and employees (including Store Associates) of Foot Locker
Inc. Foot Locker Foundation Inc., or Do Something Inc. and any of their
subsidiaries or divisions, are not eligible to apply; nor are members of the
immediate family of anyone described above.
Twenty
winners of this program will each receive $20,000 in scholarship funding for
college. For more information, please go to: https://footlockerscholarathletes.com/about
Deadline: December 15, 2017
Florida Engineering Society Scholarships due 2/11/18
Florida Engineering Society
Scholarships
The Florida Engineering Society, an organization of approximately
3,800 engineers practicing throughout the state of Florida, is pleased to offer
a scholarship program for graduating seniors interested in pursuing engineering
careers. Six scholarships of $2,250 are being funded by the state organization,
with additional scholarships, in an amount to be determined, funded by our
local Miami chapter.
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS
- Be a
high school senior.
- Have
been enrolled in one semester and will graduate form a FL school.
- Be a
citizen of the United States at the time of application. G Have at least a
3.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.
- Attain
a minimum test score on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), or the
American College Testing Program (ACT). The minimum scores, listed on page
two are used as a minimum threshold level, with actual test scores being
weighted into the scoring process.
- Enroll
in an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(ABET).
- Certified
transcript must be included with the application.
- Official lB & AP test score sheet must be included
with the application
Download application from the FES website, http://www.fleng.org/page/Scholarships
There are a number of different scholarships being
offered.
Deadline: February 11, 2018
Burger King McLamore Foundation Scholarship due 12/15/17
Burger King McLamore Foundation
Scholarship
The BURGER KING℠ Scholars
program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees'
children and high school seniors in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada
in continuing their education. To date, the program has awarded more than $17.6
million in scholarships and the program continues to grow. Last year alone $2.2
million in scholarships were awarded.
Integrity, high standards, entrepreneurial spirit, good
citizenship and education were the values that defined BURGER KING® co-founder
James W. McLamore. It was those values that helped realize a dream and it is
those same values that are the core of the BURGER KING McLAMORE℠
Foundation, which will continue to build on his legacy and his commitment to
education.
The application period for the 2018-2019 school year
begins on Oct. 15, 2017 and closes Dec. 15, 2017. Click here to view the
scholarship eligibility requirements and to apply now, please go to: www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/whatwedo/scholarsprogram
Deadline: December 15, 2017
Big Sun Scholarship due 6/19/18
Big Sun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to help young athletes
succeed in their academic pursuits. In order to do our part we are offering an
annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible
for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.
How to Apply
Please send us a short essay (500 - 1,000 words) answering the
following questions:
How did your participation in sports during your high school years
influence you?
Has your participation influenced your career goals?
Has your participation influenced how you relate to your family?
Who
is eligible?
All
student athletes are eligible regardless of the sport they are engaged in. The
student must be a high school senior or be attending a post secondary institute.
Please
remember to include your name and the name of the school that you are
attending.
How
to submit
All
essay submissions should be sent to: athleticawards@bigsunathletics.com
Please visit our website at http://www.bigsunathletics.com to learn how to apply.
Deadline: June 19, 2018
AXA Achievement Scholarship 12/15/17
AXA Achievement Scholarship
The
AXA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of AXA Equitable, directing the
company's philanthropic and volunteer activities and working to improve the
quality of life in communities across the country where AXA has a presence.
Our
signature program, AXA Achievement, helps make college possible by providing
access and advice.
Access:
more than $1.3 million a year in scholarships
- Winners in every state nationwide
- Scholarships of $25,000, $10,000 and $2,000
- Focus on students' personal accomplishments
Advice:
comprehensive information to help with the complex process of college
selection, application and financing
You
may also download and print the application at:
The
application will be available in September.
Deadline: December 15, 2017. Only the first 10,000 applications will
be accepted; we encourage you to apply early.
NAS application for 9th and 10th graders
Dear students and parents:
Please take a moment to read and learn about this very positive
program for African-American students who are freshmen, or sophomores. The
deadline for the NAS application is Monday, November 13th, 2017.
The South Florida Chapter of the
National Achievers Society is under the auspices of The Florida Education Fund.
Hundreds of young African-American students are honored to be inducted into
this prestigious society and follow in the footsteps of our great African-American
leaders.
Inductees are students who
demonstrate high achievement academically and socially by maintaining “A” and
“B” grades and adhering to excellence in behavior so they are role models for
others.
Good
Afternoon,
First
and foremost, we hope that this email reaches you well. This email is
in regards to FIU's National Achievers Society program. The National
Achievers Society (NAS), formerly known as the McKnight Achievers Society,
was established with the purpose of encouraging students to excel both
academically and culturally. Attached you will see the application.
In order to qualify, students:
- Must be in
the 4th grade through 10th grade at the
time of their application
- Maintain an
average of ‘B’, or a 3.0 GPA in both academics and conduct for the last
three consecutive report cards
- Be active in
the community
- Be
a positive example for other students to emulate
We
highly recommend that if applicants have any questions regarding the program
or application process, Please contact us at fiupreco@fiu.edu, 305-348-3634, http://nas.fiu.edu/program/
Thank you so much for showing interest in our program!
We look forward to having your student in our program this academic school
year!
The
deadline for the NAS application is Monday, November 13th, 2017
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FIU PreCollege Programs will once again hold the Black History Brain Bowl Competition which
will be held January 20th , 2018. Attached to this
email is a packet filled with information, entry form, and participation
sheets, as well as the rules and regulations. Please take a look at the packet
and if you are interested contact our office at 305-348-3634 or email
us at fiupreco@fiu.edu for more
information. Please be advised that there is an one time $80 nonrefundable fee
in the form of a money order made out to FIU for interested coaches.
If you want to attend the history coaches meeting where
you will be briefed on the competition and what to expect, such as the rules
and more, see below for the date.
Important Dates:
Coaches Meeting: November 18th, 2017
Entry Deadline: December
1st, 2017
Fee Deadline: December 22nd, 2017
Competition Date: January 20th, 2018
The meetings are not mandatory; however, you are held
responsible for the information. If you are not interested in participating,
please place the flyer that’s on the last page of the packet on your school
notice board for other interested teachers.
Study materials, books, and trivia questions for Black History
Brain Bowl can be reached at http://fefonline.org/brain.html
Competition opportunities for students:
· Scholarships
· An
increase on history knowledge
· Increase
in vocabulary
· Team
work skills and more
Melissa Fils-Aime
Pre-College Programs Staff
FIU Pre-College and Upward Bound Programs
Office of Student Access & Success
Division of Academic Affairs
Modesto A. Maidique Campus | GC-331 | Miami, FL 33174
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