Financial Aid E-News for Students (April-May 2023)
Health Career Exploration Tour Student Application
This is a reminder for high school students interested in the healthcare field to apply to the Northeast Florida AHEC Health Career Exploration Tours.
The Health Career Exploration Tours (HCET) program is hosted by Northeast Florida AHEC and will take place June 20th – July 28th, 2023. The first two weeks of this program will be held in our office and will consist of a series of professional presentations, interactive discussions, SAT/ACT preparation course, Stop the Bleed course, and team-based activities that will help students gain a better understanding of the medical field, learn about specific careers, and gain insight on public health topics. Students will then be paired with community sites like Community Health Outreach, Volunteers in Medicine, and other organizations that work with medically underserved populations. This will be our 8th year holding this FREE program. Application due: May 23rd, 2023. Please see attached flyer for eligibility and application information.
High School Navigator (a college and career resource)
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: COMTO JACKSONVILLE 2023 FALL SCHOLARSHIP
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The $2500 "No Sweat" Scholarship
Eligible Candidates: 8-12th grade students.
Students Apply for Free at https://cirkledin.com/scholarships/
Direct-to-student cash prize for any educational purpose.
No GPA requirements
No minimum income requirements
No essays to write.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board (MAAAB) - $1000
The Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board (MAAAB) is offering the Asian American High School Scholarship which consists of onetime gifts of $1,000.00 to three senior high school students for use at any accredited University or Community College. Eligibility requirements are:
Asian Descent
A resident of Duval County
A senior at a Duval County high school
In good academic standing
Completed and signed application, along with the letter of recommendation can be returned via email (in PDF) to MAAAB@coj.net, postmarked, or hand delivered to 1809 Art Museum Drive Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32207 by April 14, 2023. Application and the letter of recommendation must be typed. Recipient selection is based on:
Academic Rank and/or Hardship
Extracurricular Activities and Talents (ROTC, Sports, Creative Writing, and Arts)
Leadership Roles, Awards/Honors and Verified Community Involvement
Essay
Letter of Recommendation
(Application is posted in the 'Scholarships & Financial Aid' channel of the Paxon School Counseling Team)
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Jenkins Scholar Award
FSCJ: Auditions for FSCJ danceWORKS THIS MONTH!
Auditions for FSCJ's danceWORKS company and scholarship are quickly approaching. Scholarship awards can nearly cover an entire Associate in Arts degree!
Interested students can register at the link below.
For any questions, feel free to contact Professor Rebecca Levy at rlevy@fscj.edu.
COMMUNITY SERVICE/CAS OPPORTUNITY: Riverside Avondale Preservation's Teen Leaders Program
RAP is beginning a new program for local high school students to earn community service hours over the summer and throughout the school year.
While many of Paxon's students have already come to volunteer with us at the Riverside Arts Market, our new Riverside Avondale Preservation's Teen Leadership Program will give students a more specialized volunteer opportunity along with leadership skill development and the option to complete a project in an area of their interest.
The Riverside Avondale Preservation's Teen Leadership Program is now accepting applications, and the application can be accessed at this link.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for DCPS Seniors
Multiple Local and Remote Summer Internships
Eligible Candidates: Current 10th-12th grade students. Students Apply for Free at https://cirkledin.com/internship-and-jobs/search Sample Internships:
Social Media Marketing
Market Research and Data
UX/UI and Graphic Design
Product Quality and Software Testing
Both applications are through Free Cirkled In profile - an award-winning, secure, and engaging online profile platform that helps K-20 students with “College and Career Readiness”. Cirkled In provides one-stop-shop for educational and employment opportunities from summer jobs and internships to college and scholarships.
Student Advocacy Training Institute
904WARD is looking for students (who will be rising 11th Grade through undergraduate college students or post high school graduate between 18-22 years of age) that are interested in learning more about advocacy this summer by joining us for a free daylong Student Advocacy Training Institute. It will take place Saturday, June 3rd from 9:30am-4:30pm. Students considered must have a passion for equity and justice with a commitment to develop and execute a self-paced related project over the summer. The Institute will host multiple local leaders involved in equity advocacy by showcasing various advocacy methods. Activism in art, education, civic engagement, organizing and more will be covered. The Institute will be in-person. Student must have transportation to and from the Institute, held in downtown Jacksonville. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. There is no fee to attend; all costs will be covered by 904WARD. Applications will be collected until April 17th. Interviews will be scheduled after application deadline. Fifteen students will be selected from an interview process for an opportunity to receive seed funding for an advocacy project idea plus a stipend, as well as ongoing support for their project after a submission/review process.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 2023 FSCA Scholarship
DEADLINE APROACHING FOR FSCA SCHOLARSHIPS
2023 High School and Graduate Student Scholarships
The 2023 FSCA Scholarship applications are now available. FSCA will award four high school scholarships in the amount of $250 each, and three graduate student scholarships in the amount of $500 each. One of the four high school scholarships will be awarded to a child of a FSCA member! All application materials must be received by 5pm Friday, April 14, 2023. For application and details go to: Scholarship Information | Florida School Counselor Association (fla-schoolcounselor.org)
All questions should be directed to: scholarships@fla-schoolcounselor.org
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 2023 Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board Asian American High School Scholarship
The City of Jacksonville’s Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board is conducting a scholarship for Asian American High School students in April. The Scholarship will be awarded to three (4) top Asian American high school students in the amount of $1,000 each in May as part of our Asian American and Pacific Islander Celebration.
The deadline to apply is April 14, 2023 for consideration. See your school counselor and Teams for an application.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Gator Club of Jacksonville
PSAS Driver's Education Program
Are you interested in learning how to drive? We are currently opening registration for the Spring Driver Education Program.
Paxon SAS Driver Education Schedule Spring 2023 Dates and times are subject to changed based on the school’s district calendar, weather. Session 3 Dates: April:
Thursday 6th 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 8th 9:00-12:00 noon
Thursday 13th 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 15th 9:00-12:00 noon
Thursday 20th 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 22nd 9:00-12:00 noon
Thursday 27th 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 29th 9:00-12:00 noon
May:
Thursday 4th 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 6th 9:00-12:00 noon
Thursday 11th 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 13th 9:00-12:00 noon
Thursday 18th 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 20th 9:00-12:00 noon
Thursday 25th 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 27th 9:00-12:00 p.m.
To sign-up:
Go to www.duvalschools.reg.eleyo.com/
Complete registration form online
Pay $160 (credit/debit card)
Provide Learners Permit information.
If applicable, not needed to participate in the class.
Each student will need a Learner’s Permit to drive on the range and road.
Students will have an opportunity to take the test during the class.
If you should need additional information, please contact Teresa Smith at smitht2@duvalschools.org.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc in partnership with Alpha Clay Pearls Foundations, Inc.)
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: G.R.I.T. Line Dancers, Inc.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Citadel Church Jacksonville Scholarship
Candidate Eligibility Criteria
Students must be a senior in Duval County High School or enrolled in college full time or a
member of The Citadel Church.
Students must have maintained a 2.5 or above weighted GPA.
Students must submit two reference letters (non-family members).
Students must submit a typed double-spaced essay with a 500 minimum of no more than 700 words
describing how this scholarship will impact their college career.
Students must pursue higher education at a two-year or four-year institution of higher learning.
Completed applications are due on or before Friday, April 28, 2023 and can be submitted by email or mail. Email your school counselor for an application.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Douglas Anderson #107 Alumni Association, Inc. (Four $1000 Scholarships)
Douglas Anderson #107 Alumni Association, Inc. will award four $1,000.00 scholarships to deserving seniors who will graduate from a Duval County, Florida high school this year and attend an accredited college or university this fall. The Queen Elizabeth Bruton Scholarship for Education will be awarded to a graduating senior who attends a Historically Black College or University. The Sadie Jeffers Memorial Scholarship for the Arts will be awarded to a graduating senior who has matriculated in a program of the Arts. The Nathaniel S. Washington Scholarship for Community Service will be awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding community service. The Samuel Davis Jr. Scholarship for Leadership will be awarded to a graduating senior who has demonstrated a history of Leadership. The members of the Scholarship Committee are soliciting your help in identifying students who qualify.
The selection of recipients will be based on the following criteria:
A required cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 weighted or 3.0 un-weighted and a combined SAT score of 1000 or above or an ACT composite of 22 or above.
Two references: Teacher and Community Member (Both reference letters must each be submitted in a separate sealed envelope and submitted along with the scholarship application).
A well-written formal letter from the applicant which clearly and completely details his or her educational goals.
Must be a relative of a graduate of Douglas Anderson #107 High School who attended prior to 1969. Relative’s name must be included in designated space on the application form.
The deadline for submitting all information is April 18, 2023 Information received after April 18, 2023 will disqualify the student. An official transcript must accompany each application. The student must send all information to:
Douglas Anderson #107 Alumni Association, Inc.
Attention: Mrs. Alfredia T. Lyons
Post Office Box 5583
Jacksonville, Florida 32247-5583
Scholarship applications will be posted on the Paxon School Counseling Team or email your school counselor.
High School 9:12 LandSouth Construction Scholarships
High School 9:12 has partnered with LandSouth Construction to provide eight high school seniors with a $2,500 scholarship. The deadline is April 28th.
Free College Admissions Workshops Coming Soon!!
SACAC will be hosting a FREE workshop for school counselors, students, and their families on Saturday, April 22nd at the Schultz Center. Please save the date and plan to attend as you prepare for your journey to college.
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