1). Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarships Available
The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated application links are available and live on both the dstjax.org home page and Scholarship page.
Also, the pdf files are available from your school counselor (email your school counselor if this is needed).
Be sure to apply before March 26th!!!
2). SENIORS: Need help completing your FAFSA?
Seniors can still fill out the FAFSA® and determine their eligibility for federal and state financial aid. Plus, students who complete the FAFSA by February 28 can become eligible for $500 College Board Opportunity Scholarships! College Board has partnered with Benefits Data Trust—a national nonprofit—to connect Opportunity Scholarships participants with Wyatt℠, a free FAFSA assistance chatbot that answers questions via text message. Your students can receive around-the-clock help from Wyatt. All seniors can sign up for Wyatt using the link at the top of the Opportunity Scholarships homepage . By confirming completion of the FAFSA, your seniors can enter drawings for $500 scholarships!
How Seniors Qualify
They sign up for College Board Opportunity Scholarships, if they haven't yet joined.
They fill out the FAFSA.
Once they've submitted the FAFSA, they visit the My Action Plan page and confirm their submission.
If they're legally ineligible to complete the FAFSA, they can still qualify for this scholarship on their My Action Plan page.
Winners are selected monthly and notified via the email in their College Board accounts. For questions about Opportunity Scholarships, email opportunityscholarships@collegeboard.org or call 844-298-3554. Sincerely, College Board
3). 2022 Infinite Scholars College Fair
4). SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: 2022 ICES Bridging Cultures Scholarship (for grades 9-12)
5). Free Online Webinars: College 101
6). Upcoming College/University Virtual Visits
Be sure to visit the College & Career Planning page of Paxon's School Counseling website for a listing of colleges/universities that will be available to meet with students. So far the following schools have signed up to virtually meet with students in January/February:
Mississippi State University
University of East London
Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL-Hospitality Business & Hotel Management School in Lausanne, Switzerland)
7). DCPS Black History Month Contest
This year's theme is Innovation, Reform, and Turning Points in African American History. Email your school counselor to receive the rubrics being used to evaluate your entry.
8). Microsoft's Black History Month Celebration
Register now for exciting virtual events hosted by Microsoft to celebrate achievements made by individuals in the world of Innovation, Sports, Education, Justice, Entertainment, Tech, and more, take a tour of Black History Museums, experience K-5 Book readings with activities and hear from Historical Speakers.
Click HERE for more information and to explore the variety of options available.
9). SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Rotary Club of Jacksonville's Dr. Fran Kinne Scholarship
10). SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY for High School Seniors in JROTC
High school seniors in JROTC can apply for the ALR Academic Excellence Scholarship and you may receive up to $24,000 provided by Columbia Southern University. Learn more and apply for this or one of our other amazing scholarships. www.hqamf.org.
11). Jaxport - Scholarship, Student Internship Opportunities and More!!!
JAXPORT contributes to an annual college scholarship fund coordinated by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Local 1408 to help area high school seniors and college students pursue higher education. In partnership with the University of North Florida’s Coggin College of Business, JAXPORT funds a $2,500 annual scholarship to a full-time junior or senior studying transportation and logistics.
12). Spend Your Gap Year with American University!
Test drive your dream career with American University's AU Gap Program! DC is the #1 city for internships for every area of interest. Spend one or two semesters at AU doing substantive work in a professional setting, from congressional offices on Capitol Hill, embassies, businesses, to a wide variety of nonprofit and advocacy organizations. Coupled with your internship, the AU Gap program offers headline-worthy seminars taught by experienced American University faculty. Your seminar is not just a lecture -- in your class meetings you will learn by engaging with some of the capital’s best and brightest experts. Join one of our program webinars to learn more about:
Getting a DC internship: We will help you land a professional in-person or virtual internship that gives you the work experience and real-world skills to help you guide your college career.
Earning AU credit: The AU Gap program provides a platform for ambitious and diverse learners to earn up to 10 AU credits while exploring headline topics from a distinctly DC perspective.
Preparing for your career: The AU Gap program Internship course offers career readiness training to help you develop the skills you need to be successful in your internship and future career.
Enjoying Life in DC – DC is an exciting city to explore with your program colleagues.
Upcoming Webinar Dates Include:
Tuesday, Jan. 25- 7pm ET: Register Here
Wednesday, Jan. 26- 7pm ET: Register Here
Tuesday, Feb. 8- 7pm ET: Register Here
Thursday, Feb. 9- 7pm ET: Register Here
10). Questbridge: College Prep Scholars Program (for current juniors)
The 2022 College Prep Scholars Program application will open in early February. Sign up to be notified when the application opens >>
Applying to college can seem daunting, and the prospect of paying for it can seem even more overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. The College Prep Scholars Program equips high-achieving high school juniors from low-income backgrounds with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to top colleges.
Why apply as a junior? Being a College Prep Scholar is a notable distinction that shows our college partners that you are a competitive candidate for admission. In addition, your application will automatically carry over for the National College Match when you’re a senior, giving you a head start on applying for a full four-year scholarship to our college partners. College Prep Scholars are nearly five times more likely than other applicants to receive full four-year scholarships through the National College Match.
Awards for College Prep Scholars may include:
A full scholarship to a college summer program hosted by Yale, Emory, UChicago, and more.
Quest for Excellence Awards, such as $1,000 for a new laptop or other resources to help the student enhance their college application.
Exclusive access to a QuestBridge National College Admissions Conference — an invite-only event featuring workshops and a college fair with our college partners.
Personalized college essay feedback.
Campus visits or other opportunities from QuestBridge college partners.
Specialized guidance and resources for the college application process.
Peer-to-peer support in an online community.
For more information, visit: https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/college-prep-scholars
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