SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: For Graduating Seniors (through Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.)
Apply to the College of Coastal Georgia.....for FREE (No Test Scores Required)
FREE APPLICATION MONTH-MARCH March is our FREE Application Month. Students can submit an application at no cost with our fee waiver code MARCHMADNESS2023. In case you are able to help spread the word, I am including a social media graphic here. I am also including a flyer here for you to distribute to interested students.
NO TEST SCORES REQUIRED In order to be accepted, students must submit an application for admission and a high school transcript. The College of Coastal Georgia does not require SAT or ACT scores for the purpose of admissions. We are continuing to utilize the high school GPA in order to evaluate a student's application. Yes, we are a public institution and a member of the University System of Georgia. For more information on our requirements, visit www.ccga.edu/admissions. VISITING COASTAL GEORGIA
Coastal Georgia offers a variety of ways for your students to visit campus. Students can register for information sessions and daily campus tours at www.ccga.edu/visit.
There is still time to apply for Fall 2023 (for questions, contact the Admissions Counselor below).
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUINTY: Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA) 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 son/daughter of a FSCA member! All application materials must be received by 5pm Friday, March 31, 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
Full Scholarship Opportunity at Tennessee State University for African-American Males interested in becoming a medical doctor
Do you know of any African-American males who are graduating from high school this year and interested in becoming a medical doctor? If so, please continue reading!
There is a program between Tennessee State University (TSU) and Meharry Medical College, where the student would go to TSU for three years and then on to Meharry and finish to become an MD or DDS in 7 years instead of the traditional 8 years. There are enough females already signed up for the program, and no black males. If you know any black males who are high school seniors and want to become a medical doctor, have a 28 on the ACT and a 3.5 GPA, there may be a possible free ride for them at Tennessee State University.
Please email your school counselor ASAP if you are interested in being considered for this opportunity.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Celestyne Diggs Porter Scholarship
Apply for Free to South Georgia State College
South Georgia State College is waiving its Admissions Application Fee starting March 1, 2023, until March 31, 2023.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: S.T.E.A.M. Essay Contest (for high school juniors and seniors)
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: CGCS-Bernard Harris Scholarship Program
The College Prep Scholars Program (for current juniors)
High school juniors: The QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program is now open! Apply by March 22 for awards like full scholarships to college summer programs, up to $1,000 for application resources, essay feedback, and more. Find out if you're eligible and apply for free at www.questbridge.org.
Free ACT/SAT Bootcamp
High School 9:12 and Tutoring Club will be presenting a Free ACT/SAT Bootcamp for students. This is a great opportunity for those students that are looking to advance their scores or will be taking either test soon. The boot camp lasts six weeks, starting Tuesday, March 28th from 7-8 pm via Teams. A link to join the meeting will be sent every Tuesday morning for students to join later that evening. Students will receive an email with a pdf attachment every week prior to the session, this pdf will be filled with practice problems from each exam. Students will join the live sessions to ask questions about the practice problems and go over the answers.
RSVP Link: https://www.jaxhighschool912.com/bootcamp
*Students can also join our Remind101 Group in order to receive the link via text:
Class Name: HighSchool9:12
Class Code: @e82fkk
For more updates, students can follow us on Instagram: @Highschool912
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Florida Striders Track Club (5 - $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded)
This year, five (5) $1,000 college scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who live in Northeast Florida. The scholarship application is available at: www.floridastriders.com
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be a resident of Northeast Florida for the past two years.
- Must be a graduating high school senior.
- Must be a runner or active in track and field events.
- ENTRY DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2023.
- Please be advised that NCAA regulations may prohibit you from accepting this scholarship if you attend college/university on an athletic scholarship.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: J White Scholarship (Up to 4 $1000 scholarships)
The purpose of the J White Scholarship is to provide college scholarship awards to students who have shown a career interest in Finance, Accounting or Business. Students will be matched to the scholarship award most appropriate for their area of study.
Eligibility
Applicants must be high school senior students planning to attend a 4-year accredited college or university.
Applicants must be majoring in a field of Finance, Accounting or Business
Applicants must have at least two (2) letters of recommendation
Applicants must provide a copy of high school transcripts or recent report cards. The J White Scholarship Awards are awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age, national origin or sexual orientation. J White will not award scholarships to applicants who are not qualified and reserves the right not to award a scholarship in a given year.
(See your school counselor for an application)
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: WESTSIDE BUSINESS LEADERS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL PRESIDENT’S SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA
Attends any of the Westside public or private High Schools OR is a high school senior and immediate family member or lineal descendant of a member (child, grandchild or great grandchild)
Meets high school graduation requirements with a 2.0 – 3.0 unweighted “GPA” as documented on an official sealed high school transcript for the first semester of school
May or may not qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship
Receives high school diploma from a fully accredited public or private school
Seeks to enroll in a certificate or degree-seeking program at a program at a public university, state college, community college, area vocational center, or accredited private university, state college, community college, area vocational center, or accredited private post-secondary vocational, technical, trade or business school
Demonstrates financial need
Demonstrates basic mastery of basic skills in reading, writing and computation as evidenced by an official high school transcript
Demonstrates vocational competency related to job preparatory to job program as evidenced by an official high school transcript for the first semester of school
Submits application postmarked no later than April 1st deadline to:
Attention: Scholarship Committee
Westside Business Leaders Association
10250 Normandy Blvd. Unit 701, Jacksonville, FL 32222
The award will be a one time $1,000.00 scholarship. Renewable application will be considered on a funds available basis.
Email your school counselor for an application or visit the 'Scholarships & Financial Aid' channel of Paxon's School Counseling Team.
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.
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.
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🎓
Thanks to the generosity of private donors, the Guided Pathway Support Program now offers FREE access to Self-Paced Online ACT- and SAT-Prep Courses from The Princeton Review® to ALL ACCEPTED STUDENTS.
The Guided Pathway Support Program online college access community helps African American high school juniors and seniors reach their best-fit colleges. Apply today.
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 OPPORTUNITIES: Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Scholarships for College
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