Blog Post for the Week of October 30-November 3, 2023

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Colleges/Universities Visiting Paxon in November

Stay updated on which colleges and universities will be visiting Paxon in November by visiting the College and Career Planning section of Paxon's School Counseling website.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship

College Readiness Opportunity

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: FSU Service Scholars Program

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Deadline Approaching: Gator Bowl Charities Scholarship

Journey Into Womanhood (JIW)

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Fidelity Scholars Program

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Christ Sanctuary Ministries Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: National Naval Officers Association

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Empowerment Scholarship

In order to apply for the scholarship, eligible recipient(s) must:

• Be between the ages of 18-26*

• Have been placed in foster care, an out-of-home placement, or was appointed a court approved Guardian ad Litem for at least six (6) months*

• Have earned a standard high school diploma or equivalent

• Have been accepted into an accredited state university, state college or university, vocational or technical school or a career college

• Have a Grade Point Average of 2.5 + or equivalent

To apply, visit: https://galfoundation.org/empowerment-scholarship/

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The "No Sweat" Scholarship ($2500)

https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/

Community Service/CAS Opportunity: Volunteers Needed for the 2023 Veterans Day Parade

Beyond High School Seminar (sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Gamma Rho Omega Chapter).

24-7 On-Demand Tutoring Available (through Varsity Tutors)

DCPS Directions for Varsity Tutoring

1. Please have your student log into a computer, go to www.duvalschools.org

2. Then Blended Learning.

3. From there they would choose Varsity Tutoring from the list.

The Florida Seal of Biliteracy - Applications open now (Deadline to apply is Fri., March 8, 2024....but don't delay!!!)