NACAC National College Fair (Sat., Sep. 23rd)
Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council 2023-2024
Do you have students who are interested in leadership and civic engagement? We would love for them to join us for the 2023-2024 year Mayor's Young Leaders Advisory Council (MYLAC). This year’s MYLAC will begin September 30, 2023 and run through May of 2024. As a member of MYLAC, the students will be provided with leadership opportunities and the chance to learn more about city government and effective citizenship while developing a civically engaged mindset. MYLAC students have the chance to share their ideas with city officials and advise on current issues facing Jacksonville youth. Seniors who successfully complete the MYLAC session will be granted a Florida prepaid scholarship. The information for your students to apply is below!
To be eligible you must:
Attend a Duval County School
High school Junior or Senior
Maintain a 2.0 GPA or better
Write an essay on a provided topic
The deadline to register is Friday, September 29, 2023
MYLAC Registration Link: https://formstack.io/63B69
Community Service Opportunity: Volunteers needed for John Stockton Elem. Fall Festival
John Stockton Elementary’s Fall Festival is Friday, October 20th from 3:00 - 7:00pm. They looking for student volunteers to join the fun and earn community service hours. To get involved, please email JohnStocktonPTA@gmail.com
September is DCPS Suicide Prevention Month
Free SAT/ACT Prep Classes
Free ACT/SAT Bootcamp
Free Financial Literacy Seminar
College 101 Sep. 2023 Webinars
Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley, & Yale - Virtual Info Sessions (advanced registration is required)
Register to attend a virtual information session (advanced registration is required): https://admission.virginia.edu/hpuwy
Harvard, Princeton, the University of Virginia, Wellesley, and Yale would like to spend some time with you.
You know our names, but find out more at our evening programs. Don't miss your opportunity to hear admissions officers from all five schools discuss the variety of opportunities one can find at our institutions. Learn about scholarships and our generous need-based financial aid offerings.
We are committed to making education at our schools affordable, accessible, and unforgettable. Please join us.
Admissions Resources
2023 National College Match - Match Scholarship Recipients are granted early admission to one of QuestBridge's college partners with a full four-year scholarship, worth over $200,000.
High school seniors: The 2023 QuestBridge National College Match is now open! Apply by September 26 for full four-year scholarships to top colleges. Find out if you're eligible and apply for free at questbridge.org. https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match?utm_source=Slate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CMeducators&utm_content=ee079
Free College Planning & Paying Resources from Sallie Mae
Check out these free resources: Filing the FAFSA®, Searching for Scholarships & Grants, and 1-2-3 Approach to Paying for College. Also, check out their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@salliemae) that features their financial aid focused Hacked and Pixels+ shorts, as well as their Campus Underground podcast hosted by students, for students.
2024 Coca-Cola Scholars Application (Open until Oct. 2nd)
The 2024 application for the Coca-Cola Scholarship (open to high school students who will graduate during the 2023-2024 academic year) will be available from our website August 1 through October 2, 2023. Note that we have an earlier deadline this year! Please plan to share this opportunity with your graduating students who are having a significant positive impact in your school and community through their leadership and service.
Click here to view program details and a listing of the 2023 Coke Scholars.
EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) Program
The Jacksonville (FL) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites you to join their 2023-2024 EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) Program where participants ages 11 to 18 will participate in activities, community service and educational workshops. Participants are expected to attend meetings from September 2023 through April 2024. Students should visit the Paxon School Counseling Team to download an application.
2023 Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest
(Students should visit the Paxon School Counseling Team to download the essay rubric and release form).
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