1). UNF Guarantee Admissions and Osprey Blue Scholarship Programs for 2022
We are very excited to announce the UNF Guarantee Admissions program and its accompanying scholarship program, the UNF Osprey Blue.
Please note: the UNF Guarantee Admissions program has an application deadline of 11/1 and the UNF Osprey Blue Scholarship requires a FAFSA submission by 12/1.
2). Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) Newsletter - Oct/Nov 2021
3). Want more info on how to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? Click below!!!
4). Unlock College and Scholarship Opportunities: A FLP Parent Webinar Series
Please join the College Board Florida Partnership as they discuss important items related to College and Career Readiness:
Student Search Service
College Board Scholarship Partners and Recognition Programs
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
Big Future
When: October 7th, 2021, at 6:00-7:00 PM (EST)
Register in advance for this webinar:
When: Oct 7, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Unlock College and Scholarship Opportunities: A FLP Parent Webinar Series
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
5). Does Your Student Need Help with the FAFSA?
Looking for help with the FAFSA? October 15 is the UNF priority deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so please join the University of North Florida’s Office of Financial Aid at a FAFSA workshop! Here’s what you can expect during this visit:
· You will receive more information on Financial Aid and scholarships at UNF.
· You will be able to work on the FAFSA one-on-one with a Financial Aid counselor.
Advanced registration is required, and space is limited, so register today by filling out the form here.
6). AMIKids NCCER and Lennar Pre-Apprenticeship
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7). Exploring Educational Excellence (Virtual sessions to learn more about Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Rice, and U. Chicago)
We invite you to join representatives from Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University and the University of Chicago for virtual student sessions. Please visit our website for dates and registration information. Questions may be directed to: info@exploringeducationalexcellence.org
8). Rice University-Regional Information Session
Do you want more information about Rice University? Attend their Virtual Information Session for students from the South! You'll hear an admission counselor for our region talk about Rice's academic programs, groundbreaking research, vibrant student life and the affordability of Rice.
Wednesday, October 20 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Sincerely, Rice University Office of Admission P.S. Can’t make this event? Request recordings of our virtual information sessions here.
9). Salvation Army Holiday Assistance - DEADLINE October 22nd!
If your family needs assistance for the upcoming holiday season, Salvation Army is here to help. Salvation Army is doing everything online this year. Families have to complete the information in the link (https://www.saangeltree.org/) and may also be required to upload a few documents.
10). SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: UF Lombardi Scholar & Stamps Scholar
The University of Florida Honors Program is accepting applications for the Stamps Scholarship and the John V. Lombardi Scholarship. Both scholarships provide a financial stipend and four fully-funded summer enrichment experiences.
To be eligible for these programs, students must be nominated by high school administrators or counselors. High schools may nominate up to two students to be reviewed for these prestigious scholarships. The nomination form should be written by a counselor, administrator, or teacher that knows the student well.
Deadline for all materials: Sunday, November 14, 2021
Application, Nomination Form, and additional information are available here
Note that application to the University of Florida and the Honors Program is a separate process and that deadline is November 1. Transcripts and standardized test scores are reviewed by the Office of Admissions and are not required as part of the scholarship application.
Interested students are invited to attend an upcoming webinar, hosted by Honors Scholars. The 1-hour sessions will provide time for Q&A and allow prospective applicants to learn more about UF, the Honors Program, and these exciting scholarships. The first webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13 from 5:30 - 6:30 PM and the second will take place Monday, October 25 between 6 – 7 PM.
Please contact me at mbeyrouti@honors.ufl.edu if you have any questions.
11). FTSDC: TikTok Safe Driving Contest & Teen Driver Safety Week - Safe Driving Contest for Florida Students (Cash Prizes)
The Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition has partnered with AAA – The Auto Club Group to raise awareness during Teen Driver Safety Week (October 17-23, 2021). We’re calling on all Florida high school students to send us your best (and most original) TikTok videos to educate and encourage safe driving behaviors among teens!
Contest Opens: October 6, 2021
Contest Closes: October 30, 2021
All entries must be submitted by October 30th to be eligible to win.
For more information, visit: https://flteensafedriver.org/2021-teen-driver-safety-week-resource-hub/
12). Howard University: Karsh STEM Scholars Program (KSSP)
The KSSP presents an opportunity for academically talented students interested in STEM fields to become thinkers, researchers, educators, and leading practitioners. The Karsh STEM Scholars Program incorporates key components such as mentoring, tutoring, in-group support, high expectations, financial support, personal advising and counseling, summer bridge, family support and study groups, which research has shown leads to student success in such programs. To be considered, students must have an overall grade point average of 3.30 or higher, at least a “B” average in college-preparatory science and mathematics courses, SAT scores: at least 600 on SAT math and a minimum combined score of at least 1250, ACT scores: minimum composite score of at least 26, ACT math score of at least 25 and be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident. (SAT and/or ACT test scores are optional when applying for the 2021-22 admissions cycle.) Students must be nominated to take part in this opportunity. Please email your school counselor by Oct. 22nd if you are interested in attending Howard University and would like to be nominated for the KSSP.
13). 2021 Fall SUS: Your College Adventure Awaits (Pane discussion with the 12 Florida public universities)
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