Nov 21, 20234 min read

Blog Post for the Week of November 20-21, 2023

Founding Pathways Scholarship

This scholarship was created by a Paxon IB graduate (Tarik Brown) so it would be great if we could have students from Paxon to apply!!!

The Founding Pathways Scholarship empowers individuals from low-income backgrounds to pursue a higher education in STEM fields by providing financial support and resources. This year, three $500 scholarships will be given away!

Here is where you can apply: The Application for the 2023-2024 Founding Pathways Scholarship is now Open! — Founding Pathways Scholarship
Here is where you can read about last year's recipients: Congrats 2023 Founding Pathways Scholars! — Founding Pathways Scholarship
Here is where you can find out more about the scholarship on social media: @founding.pathways | Instagram profile

Army ROTC Scholarships Available at the University of North Georgia!

Greetings from the University of North Georgia!

We’re looking for high school seniors and college freshmen who want to serve our nation as second lieutenants (officers) in the U.S. Army. Scholarships pay for room and board (up to $12,000 per year) or tuition and fees. It also pays a $420/month stipend and a $1,200/year book allowance. Click here for eligibility criteria, benefits, and how to apply. In addition, Georgia resident ROTC scholarship recipients receive grants of up to $2,000 per semester. These benefits combine for about $15,570/year to $19,500/year.

The scholarship leads to a professional career as an active-duty Army second lieutenant (O1) with excellent benefits and starting compensation (Department of Defense Calculator):

Single with less than 2 years of service stationed at Ft. Stewart near Savannah, GA: $72,769
Single with 4 years of service as a Soldier in the Guard while in the Corps of Cadets at Ft. Benning, GA: $79,053
Married with less than 2 years of service at Ft. Liberty, NC: $67,562
Married with four years of service at Ft. Campbell, KY: $80,853

Second lieutenants become captains (O3) at four years’ time of service after graduating from UNG and commissioning. Army captain compensation (Department of Defense Calculator):

Single with 4 years of service, stationed at Ft. Cavazos, TX: $105,324
Married with 4 years of service at Ft. Lewis, WA: $116,619

In addition to regular military compensation, Army lieutenants accumulate incomparable leadership experience, pay no health insurance (families included), get 30 days of paid vacation, pay inexpensive dental and life insurance, and reap the benefits of a blended retirement system.

For more information, please contact the Office of Cadet Recruiting on the Dahlonega Campus at cadetrecruiting@ung.edu or go to the UNG Army ROTC Scholarship web site.

Socks for Legs (sponsored by Paxon's Hope Ambassadors and Paxon PTSA)

For every 108 packs of socks sold, Paxon provides a prosthetic leg for an amputee (and Paxon receives socks to donate locally).

https://go.wehelptwo.com/campaign/?campaignid=26709

Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship-No grades, test scores or essays (for students ages 16 - 26)

Submit a video (2 minutes or less in length) that addresses these questions:

What is your passion and how are you currently pursuing it or planning to pursue it?
How do you plan to use your passion to make your community, country, and/or world, etc. a better place?
What is your education plan (education program, college, or certificate/degree program) and how will it help you pursue your passion and create positive impact?

Your submission video must be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes in length. Think about filming this video on a phone, computer, tablet, or any other MP4 video-enabled camera to which you have access. It could be a short film, animation, or a simple testimonial. This isn’t about how well you can make a film—we want to learn more about you, your passion and how you plan to ignite change in your community and beyond! https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/?utm_source=weareteachers&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=LMS2024

Sassy Seniors and Steppers Scholarship Application

Mayor's Youth At Work Partnership Spring 2024

Fastweb's $1000 National Scholarship month Sweepstakes

National Scholarship Month is a great time to explore scholarships and to apply for each opportunity! Refine your scholarship application standards this November by picking a goal that works for you. Enter in three steps:

1. Be a Fastweb member. 2. Answer a multiple-choice question. There’s no wrong answer. 3. Submit your entry by November 30, 2023.

Enter the sweepstakes daily!

https://www.fastweb.com/student-news/articles/national-scholarship-month-sweepstakes

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Class of 2024 can apply for the Prestige Photography scholarship!

Celebrate your milestone with a scholarship!!!

Tell Prestige Photography what your senior photos mean to you for a chance to receive one of three $1,000 scholarships* toward your academic or career goals. Simply submit your application and a one-page essay by January 31, 2024 to qualify.

APPLY NOW!!!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Become a Certified Bestie

Pre-College Summer Programs at the University of Miami

Pre-College Summer Programs at the University of Miami Open to first-year, sophomores, and juniors, these two-week and three-week programs offer immersive learning experiences and an introduction to college life. Students can choose from a wide range of academic specialties in the fields of healthcare and medicine, engineering, technology, business, communication and media, marine science, and so much more. Learn more here: https://ssp.dcie.miami.edu/program-information/academic-landing/index.html

Note: Students who apply before December 1, 2023 can use waiver code EARLYBIRD to receive 50% off the application fee.* Admissions are on a rolling basis and students are encouraged to apply early in order to reserve space in their preferred program.

Need-based and merit scholarships are available for qualified students in the Summer Scholars Program. To be considered, eligible applicants must complete both the Summer Scholars application and the scholarship application. All supporting documents are required by March 1, 2024 for scholarship consideration. Students who meet the requirements for our need-based scholarship may also qualify for application fee reduction waivers. Please click here for more information on scholarship opportunities.