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:

http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXA-achievement-scholarship.html 

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 4^th grade through 10^th 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

Kind Regards,

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

P: 305-348-3634 | F: 305-348-1743 | W: sas.fiu.edu

Think differently, go beyond what is expected. Do something great with the opportunity you are given.

Be WorldsAhead

Jenkins Scholarship (University of Miami)

Student

• Completed application for undergraduate admission by December 1.
• Essay addressing all of the following in 800 words or less, with significant emphasis on the third point, by December 1.
  
  • Explain why you wish to attend the University of Miami.
  • Describe how receiving the George W. Jenkins Scholarship would impact your life.
  • Describe any special circumstances, specifically any history of overcoming significant adversity.
• CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE by December 1.
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1.

If any required materials are missing, students may not be eligible for scholarship consideration.

Counselor

• Complete the George W. Jenkins Scholarship Counselor Nomination Form.

How to Submit:

The nomination form and essay can be submitted online or by mail.

If you wish to mail it, please send to:

University of Miami
George W. Jenkins Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 248025
Coral Gables, Florida 33124-4616

Terms and Conditions

Recipients of these scholarships will be known as George W. Jenkins Scholars. The scholarship is subject to revision pending receipt of any grant, scholarship or prepaid tuition and/or housing aid not anticipated at the time the award is made. In order for the scholarship to be renewed, recipients must complete 12 credit hours per semester and maintain a 3.0 GPA at the University of Miami. 

Contact Us

Office of Undergraduate Admission
305-284-4323
admission@miami.edu
miami.edu/ug

Office of Academic Enhancement
305-284-3187
oae@miami.edu
miami.edu/oae