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Blog Post for the Week of Feb. 6-10, 2023


Paxon's 6th Annual International Fair





SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 2023 CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarship

The Council of the Great City Schools is partnering with Dr. Bernard Harris to offer the CGCS-Bernard Harris Math and Science Scholarships Program for high school seniors who are planning to major in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Named after former astronaut, physician and businessman Bernard Harris, who was the first African American to walk in space, the scholarships are available to 2023 graduating seniors in urban school districts represented by the Council. Four $5,000 scholarships for two males and two females each will be awarded to two African American and two Hispanic seniors pursuing studies in STEM-related fields in college next fall. To apply for the 2023 scholarship, the application must be submitted online by April 10, 2023.





COMMUNITY SERVICE/CAS OPPORTUNITY: Volunteers Needed- Senior Valentine’s Day Luncheon

Council Member Tyrona Clark-Murray is hosting a Senior Valentine’s Day Luncheon for senior’s citizens on Friday, February 17th, and volunteers are needed. Volunteers can report to the Duval Extension Office, 1010 North McDuff Ave, at 8:30 a.m.; Volunteers are needed to help set up, escort seniors, and serve food.





OSFA February-March 2023 Newsletter and additional resources

Be sure to visit the Scholarship & Financial Aid page of Paxon's School Counseling website to view the latest edition of the E-News for students financial aid newsletter.




Colleges/Universities Visiting Paxon in February 2023

Be sure to visit the College & Career Planning page of Paxon's School Counseling website for an updated list on colleges/universities visiting Paxon as well as upcoming college fairs. Here is a sneak peak of who is signed up to visit so far:





2023 AHEC Health Career Summer Programs






SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: $25,000 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS

The deadline to submit a completed application is March 15th, 2023.






GPS Now Offers Free Princeton Review ACT and SAT Prep Services🎓







2023 Prom Dress Giveaway

The Riverside Argyle Westside Lions Club is proud to share they have prom dresses for local students in need. Students can nominate themselves. The deadline for submissions is February 17th. The link for the form is https://bit.ly/rawprom23






SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida 2023 Scholarships

Scholarship Applications for 2023 at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida are now open! All scholarship applications are due by the close of business on March 15, 2023. Students need to check the Paxon School Counseling Team or email their school counselor for more information.






SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship

Applications are now open to apply for the Farah & Farah Empowering Greatness Scholarship. The deadline to apply is March 3, 2023.











SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarships for College


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