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February 2006
2/10 Seniors: Here are two new scholarships: One is for children
or grandchildren of certain Marine Corps veterans. The other is for students
who have started their own business - the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award.
Please see Ms. King for details.
American Legion Post # 3 is seeking nominations for the 2006 Palmetto
Boys State Encampment to be held June 11 - 17 on the campus of the
University of South Carolina. Southside High School will have the
opportunity to nominate two (2) rising seniors to participate in this most
worthwhile program. Palmetto Boys State has one primary objective: To take
young men who have demonstrated leadership in their own communities and
train them in practical, democratic principles of government.... If wish to
be considered for nomination please see Ms. Broadus in Guidance by Friday,
February 17th.
Seniors: The Rotary Club of Greenville is offering a scholarship based on
need, academic achievement, and community/school involvement. Please see Ms.
King for an application. Also, General Electric is offering a scholarship.
The criteria are financial need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Please see Ms. King
for an application.
Beginning Jan. 31, you may come to guidance and receive an application
for the DONNETTA HAM MARTIN SERVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL AWARD. The
deadline is April 3rd. Mrs. Martin passes away in 2004, but she taught in
the Greenville County School District for 25 plus years. Southside High
School was privileged to have her among its faculty for six years. We would
like for all interested seniors to make sure they take advantage of this
opportunity to apply.
Clemson University's Youth Learning Institute announces 4-H Expedition
2006, a fun-filled, 3 day/2 night outdoor weekend adventure for teens aged
14-16. Sunday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26. Participants will camp
overnight in the beautiful, biologically diverse Eastatoee River Valley in
Upstate, SC (one of the places in the upstate where our native Brook and
Rainbow Trout are making a last stand against Global Warming). Among the
activities will be hiking, fishing and "geocoaching" using handheld GPS
systems. Cost is $195 - $50 at the time of registration and the balance by
March 3. See your science teacher or Guidance for details.
Senior Scholar-Athletes, Are You Game?/Got Milk? If your answer is
resounding Yes! you can ask a teacher, coach or counselor to nominate you
for the USA Today 9th annual Scholar-Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award
Program (SAMMY). You can even nominate yourself. You could be one of 25
winners from high schools throughout the country to win a $7500 college
scholarship, an invitation to attend a SAMMY Disney World weekend this
summer, and an opportunity to be pictured in a USA Today Milk Mustache ad.
See you coach or Mr. Lundy in Guidance as soon as possible. Deadline for
nominations is March 3.
Students interested in government, current events, and speech and debate
may wish to explore the 2006 Junior Statesmen Summer School. Experience the
challenge and excitement of politics & meet and question the nations leading
politicians on the campus of a major east coast university. Admission is
competitive & partial scholarships based on financial need and academic
merit are available. If you are interested in being nominated please do not
delay in seeing Mr. Bynum in room 210 or Mr. Lundy in Guidance.
The Coast Guard Academy, The Naval Academy, and the Military Academy
(West Point) each have summer programs. The Coast Guard's Academy
Introduction Mission (AIM) is a week-long summer program for high school
juniors interested in serving their country and exploring technical degree
programs; The Naval Academy's Summer Seminar 2006 offers the opportunity for
juniors to visit the Naval Academy for one week in June. Students will
experience all aspects of the naval Academy; and the purpose of the
week-long Summer Leaders Seminar at West Point is to help all students gain
a better understanding of the academic opportunities at a service academy.
Seed Mr. Lundy for details.
Seniors: Information on two new scholarships is available: One is at the
following web site: www.studentanthemproject.org. The other is the Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship for African-American female students with
at least a "C" average who demonstrate financial need. Please see Ms. King
for an application.
Seniors: Another new scholarship: The SC Association of Cooperative
Extension Secretaries offers a $500 scholarship to a student pursuing a
career in secretarial science, computer science, or business management. The
deadline is March 10. See Ms. King for an application.
Essay Contests: (1) High School Seniors who are planning to attend an
Historically Black College or University may enter the Alltel Black History
Month Words of Wisdom essay contest. In 600-800 words answer the following
question: "What Words of Wisdom will you pass on to those who come after
you?" Students interested in the Holocaust are reminded of two essay
contests (2) The 2006 Holocaust Remembrance National Essay Contest. Students
are asked to write an essay of no more than 1200 words analyzing why it is
vital that the remembrance, history and lessons of the Holocaust be passed
to a new generation.
More Summer Programs: Carnegie Mellon - Advanced Placement/Early Action
summer credit program & Pre-College Fine Arts; George Washington University
- GW Summer Scholars Pre-College Program; Harvard University - Summer School
Secondary School Program; Phillips Exeter Academy Summer School - Exeter
Summer Session 2006; Stanford University - High School Summer College; US
Naval Academy Summer Seminar 2006; Washington and Lee University - Summer
Scholars Program; United States Military Academy Summer Leaders Seminar
2006. These are out of state programs, many for high school credit &carrying
large tuition fees. See Mr. Lundy for details.
The Guidance Department has information concerning the following Summer
Programs offered by colleges and universities in South Carolina: Claflin
College - Prism Program: "The Mission of the Prism Program is to increase
the number of scientists and mathematicians from low-income, potential first
generation college backgrounds; Clemson University - SAT Boot Camp & Career
Workshops II (Discover Clemson); Columbia College's Alliance for Women -
Emerging Leaders (for Freshmen), Lead 2006 (for sophomores & juniors), &
Lead 4 (for juniors & seniors); & Converse College - Young Writers Summer
Workshop. Registration deadlines, cost, & requirements vary. Please see Mr.
Lundy soon for details about these and other programs.
The 60th session of Palmetto Girls State is scheduled for June 11-17,
2006 at Columbia College in Columbia, SC. The American Legion Auxiliary is
looking for current Junior girls to be delegates. Interested students must
write a 150-200 word essay on the subject "Celebrate Freedom." In addition,
delegates must be willing to pledge allegiance to the American Flag and to
attend daily vespers services (devotional services). Current Junior Girls
who are interested in being recommended must submit their 150-200 word
essays to Ms. Broadus by Friday, February 17th. See Mr. Lundy in Guidance
for more details.
J.E. SIRRINE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION are available now in the Guidance
Office. All applications must be postmarked April 15, 2006. Remember that to
apply for the Sirrine Scholarship a student must have taken the SAT or ACT
tests by January 28th, must complete a Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA) form, and must submit an application for aid to the Financial
Aid Officer at the college
January 2006
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Summer 2006 Math-Science-Technology
Institute - The Appalachian Regional Commission is collaborating with
the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge national Laboratory and the Oak
Ridge Institute for Science and Education to provide a two-week residential
hands-on learning institute focusing on math, science, and technology for
high school students and teachers from July 8 - July 21 2006. Students must
be at least 16 years old. High school teachers must plan to teach math,
science and/or technology for the 2006-2007. Applications must be received
by the South Carolina Department of Commerce no later than March 1, 2006,
and applications will be considered on a first come basis. See Mr. Lundy in
Guidance for details.
Attention Senior African-American students: I have a new handout
that lists scholarships for African-American students. Please see me for a
copy. Ms. King
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program *
Recognizing Excellence in High School Juniors $25,000 Honors the
all-around accomplishments of juniors in their community as well as school.
Does not consider test scores or financial need. Provides up to ten $25,000
national scholarships and up to 300 $2,500 scholarships. Scholarship may be
used at any type of post-secondary education or training in any certified
training program, trade and technical school, community college, two-or four
-year college or university. Junior with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA for
the 9th and 10th grades who take the lead a, have experienced a significant
obstacle (s) and who are giving back to their communities. Juniors who think
they may qualify should go to
www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm for information, to apply online, to
download an application, and for FAQS. If you do not have Internet access,
call (866) 756-7932. Applications must be postmarked by January 31,2006.
December
The Financial Aid Workshops are being held this year in January and
February. The dates and locations are listed as follows:
January 12, 2006 Wade Hampton High 7:00 pm
January 19, 2006 Travelers Rest High 7:00 pm
January 26, 2006 Woodmont High 7:00 pm
February 2, 2006 Berea High 7:00 pm
The Gates Millennium Scholars Program seeks nominees
- Time is short for submission of nomination materials: The deadline is
January 13, 2006! There are three components to the nomination process and
nomination forms are available at www.gmsp.org. Students are eligible to be
considered for a Gates Millennium Scholarship if they: (1) are African
American, American Indian , Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic
American (2) are a citizen/legal permanent resident of the United States (3)
have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) (4) have
demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community
service, extracurricular or other activities (5) will be enrolling for the
first-time at a U. C. accredited college or university as full-time,
degree-seeking first year student in the Fall of 2006 (6) meet the Federal
Pell Grant eligibility criteria (7) have all three required forms completed
and submitted by the January 13, 2006 deadline. The scholarship supports the
cost of attendance and can be renewed each year throughout the Scholars
undergraduate career. Also, the scholarship may even be renewed for those
scholars going on to graduate school in one of the following 6 majors -
education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health, or
science! Don't delay in getting your Nominee Personal Information,
Nominator, and Recommender forms and getting the process underway..
Harvard University announced that from now on
undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In
making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When
only 10 percent of the students in elite higher education come from families
in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We
are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of
the income distribution." If you know any one/family earning less than
$40,000/year with an honor student graduating from high school soon or near
ready for college, please pass this along. The prestigious university
announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families
can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! To find out
more visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://admis.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm
or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship Program *
Recognizing Excellence in High School Juniors $25,000 Honors the all-around
accomplishments of juniors in their community as well as school. Does not
consider test scores or financial need. Provides up to ten $25,000 national
scholarships and up to 300 $2,500 scholarships. Scholarship may be used at
any type of post-secondary education or training in any certified training
program, trade and technical school, community college, two-or four -year
college or university. Junior with a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA for the 9th
and 10th grades who take the lead a, have experienced a significant obstacle
(s) and who are giving back to their communities. Juniors who think they may
qualify should go to www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm for information, to
apply online, to download an application, and for FAQS. If you do not have
Internet access, call (866) 756-7932. Applications must be postmarked by
January 31,2006.
Attention Senior African-American students: I have a new
handout that lists scholarships for African-American students. Please see me
for a copy. Ms. King
Information on the Ronald McDonald House Charities is
available on line now. You may print the application or apply on line at
www.rmhc.org This is an
excellent opportunity if you have financial need and an outstanding academic
record. King
November 1, 2005
The Four Chaplains Organization announces 3 scholarship
programs for Seniors: The Chapel of Four Chaplains 2006 Annual Essay
Contest, the 2006 National Art Contest, and the 2006 Annual Project Life
Saver. (1) Submit an essay of 450 words on the topic "How Can We Build
Bridges of Understanding through Commitment and Service to Humanity?" by
Monday November 28th. Awards are from $300 to $1000. Or (2) create an
original two dimensional artwork capturing the theme "Making the World a
Better Place Through Service and Sacrifice." The Deadline is December 9th
and awards are from $500 to $1000. Or (3) For Project Life Saver help
organize a team of 6 students and a faculty advisor to identify a problem or
need in the community, and create and conduct a new project to ameliorate
the problem or fulfill the need. The Deadline is December 12th and awards
are from $750 to $1000. See Mr. Lundy in Guidance for details.
October, 2005
The school-wide tutoring program, which is sponsored by GE, will offer two
$1,000 scholarships to seniors who utilize the program. SENIORS, YOU MUST
ATTEND TUTORING TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP. More details will follow in
November.
The Holocaust Remembrance Project is a national essay
contest for high school students. Students compete for an all-expense-paid
trip to Washington, D.C. and scholarships up to $10,000. Students responding
to the 2006 writing contest should study the Holocaust and then write an
essay of no more than 1,200 words. For the writing prompt, contest rules,
and details about prizes see your Social Studies teacher or Mr. Lundy in
Guidance.
1) Bell Labs Fellowships for Underrepresented Minorities
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html
2) Student Inventors Scholarships
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
http://www.invent.org/collegiate/
3) Student Video Scholarships
<A
HREF="http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html">http://www.christophers.org
/vidcon2k.html</A>
4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships
<A
HREF="http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html">http://www.coca-colasc
holars.org/programs.html</A>
5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships
<A HREF="http://holocaust.hklaw.com/">http://holocaust.hklaw.com/</A>
6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships
<A
HREF="http://www.aynrand.org/contests/">http://www.aynrand.org/contests/</A>
7) Brand Essay Competition
<A
HREF="http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.h
tml">http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.ht
ml</A>
8) Gates Millennlum Scholarships (major)
<A
HREF="http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12">http://www.gms
p.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12</A>
9) Xerox Scholarships for Students
<A
HREF="http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp">http:
//www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp</A>
10) Sports Scholarships and Internships
<A
HREF="http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html">http://www.ncaa.org/about
/scholarships.html</A>
11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)
<A
HREF="http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html">http://www.nabj.org/html/st
udentsvcs.html</A>
12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)
<A
HREF="http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html">http://www.aphis.usd
a.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html</A>
13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
<A
HREF="http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm">http://www.thurgoodmars
hallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm</A>
14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid
scholarships)
<A HREF="http://www.finaid.org/">http://www.finaid.org/</A>
15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships
<A
HREF="http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/">http://www.nationalservi
ce.org/scholarships/</A>
16) Microsoft Scholarship Program
<A
HREF="http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp">http://www
.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp</A>
17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search
<A
HREF="http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_
search.j">http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholars
hip_search.j</A>
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18) Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits
<A HREF="http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/">http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/</A>
19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority
Students
<A
HREF="http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm">http://www.apsanet.org/PS
/grants/aspen3.cfm</A>
20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships
<A
HREF="http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html"
>http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html</A>
21) Guaranteed Scholarships
<A
HREF="http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/">http://www.guaranteed-scholar
ships.com/</A>
22) BOEING scholarships (some HBCU connects)
<A
HREF="http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships">
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships</A>
23) Easley National Scholarship Program
<A HREF="http://www.naas.org/senior.htm">http://www.naas.org/senior.htm</A>
24) Maryland Artists Scholarships
<A HREF="http://www.maef.org/">http://www.maef.org/</A>
25) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship
(for AA students in South Florida)
<A HREF="http://www.jackituckfield.org/">http://www.jackituckfield.org/</A>
26) Historically Black College & University Scholarships
<A
HREF="http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm">http://www.iesabroad.org/info/
hbcu.htm</A>
27) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students
<A
HREF="http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm">http://www.beana
ctuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm</A>
28) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help
<A HREF="http://www.iefa.org/">http://www.iefa.org/</A>
29) College Board Scholarship Search
<A
HREF="http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html">http
://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html</A>
30) Burger King Scholarship Program
<A
HREF="http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/">http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/</A>
31) Siemens Westinghouse Competition
<A
HREF="http://www.siemens-foundation.org/">http://www.siemens-foundation.org/
</A>
32) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds
<A
HREF="http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html">http://www.lulac.org/Progr
ams/Scholar.html</A>
33) CollegeNet's Scholarship Database
<A
HREF="http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index">http://mach25.collegen
et.com/cgi-bin/M25/index</A>
34) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid
<A
HREF="http://www.aflcio.org/scholarships/scholar.htm">http://www.aflcio.org/
scholarships/scholar.htm</A>
35) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship
Gateways from Black Excel
<A
HREF="http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm">http://www.blackexcel.or
g/25scholarships.htm</A>
36) Scholarship & Financial Aid Help
<A
HREF="http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm">http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-s
ch.htm</A>
37) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)
<A
HREF="http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm">http://www.efg.net/link_schol
arship.htm</A>
38) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form & Info)
<A HREF="http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/">http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/</A>
39) Aid & Resources For Re-Entry Students
<A HREF="http://www.back2college.com/">http://www.back2college.com/</A>
40) Scholarships and Fellowships
<A
HREF="http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html">http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/li
nks.html</A>
41) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies
<A
HREF="http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm">http://www.paralegals.o
rg/Choice/2000west.htm</A>
42) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships
(for study around the world)
<A
HREF="http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html">http://www.sit
.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html</A>
43) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities
<A
HREF="http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html">http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.ht
ml</A>
44) INROADS internships
<A HREF="http://www.inroads.org/">http://www.inroads.org/</A>
45) ACT-SO "Olympics of the Mind" Scholarships
<A
HREF="http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml">http://www.naacp.org/wor
k/actso/act-so.shtml</A>
46) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships
<A
HREF="http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp">http://www.baeo.org
/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp</A>
47) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing
<A
HREF="http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html">http://ww
w.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html</A>
48) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide
<A
HREF="http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES"
>http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES</A>
49) Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford
<A
HREF="http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html">http://www.rhodesscholar.org/i
nfo.html</A>
50) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund
<A
HREF="http://www.roothbertfund.org/schol">http://www.roothbertfund.org/schol
</A>
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College Bound Timeline:
Visit Ms. Browning in room 114, Mr. Harrison in Room 111, for assistance
with filling out forms and financial aid applications. Begin planning for
college and a career in the ninth grade. Pay close attention in your PAWS
sessions. Each session is designed to make you aware of career choices and to be
college-bound.
Money for college: The Guidance
Department lists available scholarships in the daily bulletin. Mr. Breazeale
has a number of opportunities for SHS students. AFJROTC cadets can work with
Major Joseph Windley.
Fee Waivers: Complete the lunch
application. After it is approved, visit Mr. Elrod.
Scholarship opportunities will
be posted on this page.
April
Lander University: OPEN HOUSE, APRIL
17, 2004, 9:00 AM 1:00 PM
9:00-9:45am Registration/ Reception. Cultural Center
Commons area. Pick
up registration packet at welcome tables and enjoy refreshments. Meet other
visitors and representatives from Landers faculty, staff, and students.
Visit with professors from each of our areas of study, receive answers to your
specific questions concerning admissions, financial aid, and housing and
residence life.9:45-11:00am Official
Welcome. Cultural Center Auditorium.
11:00am-12:00pm A
Closer Look. Visit
the academic school or division of your choice.12:00-1:00pm Campus
Tour.
Lander University is approximately an hour and a half from Columbia or
Spartanburg, and an hour from Greenville or Anderson. These guidelines can help
you estimate your driving time to Lander. Register online at www.lander.edu/admissions/Visitpage1.html
or call 1-888-4LANDER.
March 8, 2004
Facts to remember about Columbia
College: Students with a 1300 SAT will receive full tuition for all four years.
It is time for students to complete the FAFSA. The FAFSA code for Columbia
College is 003430. Open House for this semester is April 3.
March 4, 2004
Seniors who are employed by McDonald's: A non-renewable scholarship
of $1,000 to a college or university and a commemorative plaque is available to
you. Please visit Guidance for an application. Applications are due by April 30,
2004.
The
Lillian Simpson Scholarship 2004-2005 Applicant must be ranked in the
top 50% of graduating class at the end of the seventh semester. Submit
Greenville Tech's Application for Admission to the Admissions Office; Pay $25 Admissions
Application Fee, take Greenville Tech ASSET examination or submit SAT scores of
480 or higher on the verbal, 480-520 on the math or ACT scores of 19 or higher
by March 19, 2004. Guidance
February 13, 2004
Morehouse
College: Information Session and Reception Tonight (2-13-04) from 7:30 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott, 70 Orchard Park Drive. Admissions Director
Ernest Floyd II from Morehouse will be there to talk about admission
requirements, financial aid, scholarships, and student life. For directions
contact the Marriott at 234-0300. Broadus
January 30, 2004
The J. E. Sirrine
Scholarship Program Application Procedures: Your parents must complete the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). As soon as you receive
your Student Aid Report , send a copy to the Sirrine Scholarship Office. The
postmark deadline for receiving a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) is April
15, 2004. This form is available from your Guidance Counselor. Submit an
application for aid to the Financial Aid Officer at the college or institution
you have chosen to attend. Write directly to the college or institution for this
application. Complete the Application (Sirrine) and mail it to the Sirrine
Scholarship Program.
The Free
Application for Federal Student Aid ( FAFSA) establishes eligibility for the
South Carolina Tuition Grant Program if you are planning to attend one of the
following private institutions: Allen, Anderson, Benedict, Central Wesleyan,
Charleston Southern, Claflin, Coker, Columbia, Converse, Erskine, Furman,
Limestone, Morris, Newberry, North Greenville, Presbyterian, Spartanburg Methodist,
Voorhees, and Wofford.
The FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) also establishes eligibility for the Pell
Grant and other Federal Student Aid.
The Sirrine Scholarship
can be used at any accredited post-secondary institution in the United States.
Eligibility: Any member of the Class of 2004 of a Greenville County public high
school is eligible to apply. Applications will also be received from 2001, 2002,
and 2003 graduates who were not eligible in the year of graduation but who,
because of altered circumstances, would be eligible this year.
Susan Scott Lynch Scholarship
is awarded to Greater Greenville Area High School Seniors, who meet certain rigid
criteria such as academics and leadership potential. consideration for scholarship
funds is determined by essay entries submitted through the annual Fall
Scholarship Fair held at McAllister Square. An independent committee, appointed
by the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS, will select the scholarship
award recipients based on the scholarship application and on the following criteria:
Academic Excellence, Leadership Potential, Commitment to Community, Character,
Essay Content. The selection committee will complete judging of the applications
by April15, 2004, and the Association of REALTORS will notify recipients by mail
shortly after Application Deadline: February 1, 2004.
January 16, 2004
Robbie Whitney Scholarship If you are attending Benedict College,
then the Robbie Whitney Scholarship is for you. The scholarship is worth $5,00
($2,300 per semester). The requirements are: financially challenged, preferred
that the student is a first generation, college student (but not required), must
satisfy academic requirements for the scholarship, must be a South Carolina
resident, and must file an application with the Selection Committee. See Mr.
Breazeale Bi-Lo Scholarship Application: requirements are minimum
overall G .P. A. 3.33 Math, Science 2.80, and a minimum SAT score 800. Deadline
is February 19, 2004. If you received the application from Mr. Breazeale, please
return it to Mr. Breazeale by the deadline. C. Breazeale Luke H. Chatman
Memorial Scholarship: based on the whole person concept, which encompasses
academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, athletics and service to the
community. Also, an applicant's financial need will be considered in the selection
of the scholarship. Deadline for submitting the packet is April 1, 2004.
Breazeale Milliken & Company Scholarship: Apply online at www.scholarshipprogram.org
Deadline Fe. 15, 2004 South Carolina Tuition Grants Program 2004-2005-deadline
June 30 Need-based grants awarded to qualified SC residents attending eligible SC
independent colleges, full time undergraduate students in the top 75% of HS class
or score at least 900 on the SAT. Broadus University of Michigan Math and
Science Scholars Summer Program Sumner 2004, $1,550 per 2 week session.
Broadus DeVry University Scholarship Program Contact www.devry.edu/outreach
Broadus SC Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities-
This is a journalism contest that awards the winner of this statewide contest
with a four-year scholarship from the state-supported institution of his or her
choice. Essay due January 15, 2004. Pfizer Epilepsy Scholarship 2004-Deadline:
March 1, 2004 High School students who have epilepsy and have shown high
achievement in academic and extracurricular activities. Sixteen one-year scholarships
in the amount of $3000 each. To qualify, a student must be under a
physician's care for epilepsy. Broadus Bank of America. Deadline
February 15, 2004. For students with Documented disabilities. Cumulative
GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale and attend college in the fall of 2004 with a goal of
earning an undergraduate academic degree. Plan to major in Finance, Business,
or Computer Systems and plan on a career with a banking institution. Kittie
M/ Fairey Educational Fund- Deadline January 30, 2004. Must have a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 and a combined SAT/ACT score of 900. Must be planning to attend an
accredited college or university, household adjusted income of parents may not
exceed $40,000.No employee or family member of Wachovia Bank or of the Selection
Committee shall be eligible. Academic achievement and financial need will be
considered. Broadus/Breazeale South Carolina Junior Golf Foundation Scholarship.
Deadline February 15, 2004. Must be a senior in a South Carolina High School or
an undergraduate in a South Carolina College or University. Must have a
cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale through the fall 2003 semester, must be a
SC resident. Must attend any accredited public or private, four year
college or university located in SC in fall of 2004. Must have a competitive or
recreational interest in golf. Broadus Michelin North America Dependent
Scholarship Award: Must be a dependent child of a current full-time employee
of Michelin North America, In. who has completed at least one year of services as
of January, 2004. Must be a senior in HS or an undergraduate student
already enrolled in college and must be planning to attend college in the
fall of 2004. Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scales through
2003 semester. Must have minimum SAT score of 1000 or a minimum ACT score of 22
on math and reading. deadline March 30, 2004 Wachovia Education First
Department Scholarship: Must be a dependent chill of a qualified employee of
Wachovia. A qualified employee is defined as an employee scheduled to work at least
20 hours per week, completed at least 2 years of continuous service as of January
2, 2004, and whose household adjusted income is less than $75,000 as of January
2, 2004. Must be an unmarried, natural, adopted, or resident stepchild of a
qualified employee of Wachovia. Must be a senior in HS, have a minimum GPA of 3.0
on $.0 scale and have a min. SAT score of 1000 or minimum ACT of 22 on Math and
Reading. Must attend a four-year accredited College or university in the
USA. Deadline: Applicants must submit the requested information via the website
or by mail no later than February 15, 2004. AKA Scholarship and Book Award:
The applicant must demonstrate financial need, must attend a four-year, two-year
college or technical school. Must have at least an average of C or should rank in
the middle fifth of his/her class. All applicants shall be considered. Sons
or daughters of sorors shall not be eligible for scholarship or book awards. Greenville
County Schools Pepsi Golf Tournament Scholarship. Deadline February 6, 2004.
Applicants should be children of district employees. $1,000 post secondary
scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be announced in April. Broadus The
American Legion, Department of South Carolina Robert E. David American Legion's Children's
Scholarship. Deadline, May1, 2004. Basic qualifications require that the
students is the relative of a SC American Legion member. The scholarships are
awarded on the basis of need and academics. Selected student will be awarded
$500. Scholarships to be applied toward post high school education or training at
an accredited institution of higher learning. Application forms are available
from the American Legion State Headquarters. Telephone-(803) 799-1992 or (800)
642-7793 or by e-mail dept.programs@alddsc.org Anderson
College Leadership Scholarship. Deadline, January 23, 2004. Top applicants
will be selected and invited to campus for a personal interview. Scholarships
awards will range from $500 to $1000 per year. Applicants should be high school
seniors who have demonstrated an interest in leadership and ability on
positions of leadership. Applicants must have an overall a3.2 grade point average
in college preparatory courses and at least a score of 1000 on the SAT or equivalent
on the ACT of 20. Broadus BPMA/ABPA Backflow Prevention Scholarship
Competition. Deadline, January 31, 2004. $1000 Scholarship is to reward
students who seek to increase knowledge and understanding of how Cross Connection
Control and Backflow Prevention help to ensure safe drinking water. The scholarship
can be used for any type of advanced education. The essayist is NOT require to be
college bound. Essay required. Broadus Francis Marion University. Deadline
February 15, 2004. FMU provides scholarships that are awarded on the basis of
scholastic achievement. In making these awards, we look at high school GPA and
SAT/ACT scores as well as counselor recommendations. Students must have applied
and have been accepted to Francis Marion in order to be considered for a scholarship.
Broadus Sons of the American Revolution-SAR Scholarship. Deadline
January 31, 2004. Applicant must be a United Sates citizen, a South Carolina
resident, and a high school senior. Broadus The James F. Byrnes scholarship.
Deadline February 15, 2004. This scholarship program was established to assist
young South Carolinians who have lost one or both parents to obtain a college
education. The annual award of $2,750 is applied for each year of a
four-year bachelor's degree program.
January 8, 2004
Erskine College is hosting S.E.E. Erskine, Sharing our
Erskine Experience, for outstanding high school minority students on Saturday,
February 7, 2004 to tour the campus, meet with faculty, speak with current
students, and to learn more about the college admissions and financial aid
processes. Erskine is looking for minority students who want an outstanding
liberal arts education within a Christian atmosphere. www.erskine.edu
Broadus
High School Career Planning Institute ( a service of the
University of the South Carolina Career Center) The 2004 High School Career
Planning Institute allows you to: Spend a day at USC, get an introduction to
college life, find out possible career options, investigate college majors, and
talk with qualified career counselors and more. Choose form 2 dates: Monday,
February 16 OR Friday, July 9 from 9 am - 4 pm. Cost is $80--Includes materials
, lunch, and career counseling. All events will be held at: USC Career Center,
6th Fl., H. William Close Bldg., Columbia SC 29208 Broadus
Seventh Annual L'Oreal/Family Circle Cup " Personal
Best" Scholarship: The basis of the scholarship is to honor a female
high school student who "makes a difference" in the lives of others
through extracurricular activities, volunteer commitments, athletics and role
modeling. A total of three $2,500 scholarships will be awarded this year-one of
which will go to a South Carolina resident. Entry deadline for applicants is
5:00 pm, February 6, 2004; late entries will not be accepted. See Mrs. Broadus.
The Best Buy Scholarship has been established to reward
well-rounded students who have given back to their community. To learn more,
visit BestBuy.com and click on "Community Relations." Deadline for
applications is Feb. 15, 2004. Good grades, Outstanding Community Service
Broadus
Seniors who meet the following criteria are eligible to
apply for the Robert Byrd scholarship: 1200 SAT or 27 ACT ( 30 points), 3.5
GPR at end of junior year (25 pts.), Rank (25 pts.), Extracurricular/Work
Exp./Community (15 pts.), & Counselor Recommendation (5 pts.). Total of 100
points. A nominee must be a legal resident of S. C. and a U. S. Citizen with
outstanding academic achievement. Please see Mrs. Floyd in the Guidance Office
by Monday. Floyd
Dec. 18, 2003
The
Air Force Academy Admissions Liaison Officer for Greenville Country is Lt Col.
Stephen R. Hawkins, Sr. His role is to inform and assist students, parents, an
high school administrators with all admissions-related activities for the US
Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The 2004 Summer Seminar is available to
current juniors or rising seniors. This program is held at the Air Force
Academy and is one of the top science and engineering seminars in the country.
Workshops include Space Operations, Civil Engineering, Mathematical Modeling,
Glider Design, and Aerospace Physiology. Students can get information about the
program on-line at www.academyadmissions.com,
then click Admissions Center, then Summer Seminar. The Academy started taking
on-line applications December 1st. Broadus
November 19, 2003
Opportunities through Georgia
Tech's School of Polymer, textile & Fiber Engineering program: Poster on
scholarship opportunities about this degree on the College Wall in the
cafeteria. Students majoring in polymer and fiber engineering may be
eligible for out-of-state tuition waivers through the Academic Common Market
program, an interstate agreement for sharing educational programs and
facilities, allowing students to participate in programs no offered in their
home states without having to pay out-of-state tuition fees. For more
information:
http://www.admission.gatech.edu/acm or Leslie Schwartz at 1-800-533-7815
or email
leslieschawrtz@textiles.gatech.edu Broadus
Birch Telecom Competition
Rocks/Scholarship Program and Essay Contest: 24 scholarships to
college-bound high school seniors-$2,500 ( 4 awards), $1,000 (10 awards),
$500 (10 awards). To enter, applicants will need to: craft a brief essay
about the value of competition (lower prices, better service, more
innovative products, etc.), have taken and received scores for the ACT or
SAT and be scheduled to enroll at a college or university in the fall of
2004. All applications must be postmarked in the fall of 2004. See poster in
the cafeteria. Broadus
Elks National Foundation's
Annual Most Valuable Student scholarship contest begins now. Any senior
who is a citizen of the U. S. is eligible. Applicants will be judged on
scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Applications can be downloaded
at www.elks.org Deadline 1/9/04. Floyd
RMHC/HACER, RMHC/ASIA, RMHC/African
American Scholarship Program are available now. Applications and
information are available at www.rmhc.org
or call 1-800-310-4053. Deadline 2/1/2004. See Mrs. Floyd.
If you are interested in a
degree in polymer or fiber engineering at Georgia Tech, the school is
offering an out-of-state fee waiver for S. C. This degree is offered at only
the top 5 colleges of engineering in the country. See Mrs. Floyd for a card
to mail in. Floyd
If you are interested in a
degree in agriculture, there is a scholarship for you! 100 awards of
$1500 will be given. Applications are online at
www.monsanto.com or
www.NAFB.com. Deadline 2/15/04. Floyd
SportsToSchool.com is
offering $1000 scholarship. Deadline 2/20/04. Eligibility requirements are:
playing sports now and desire to continue in college. (Even if the sport is
outside high school.) Apply online at
http://www.sportstoschool.com/scholarship.html Floyd
Pasqua Scholarship offer for
Nuclear and Radiological Engineering at the University of Tennessee.
$1000 x 4 semesters plus $1000 last 2 semesters. See Mrs. Floyd for an
application.
Burger King Scholarships are
available through nomination by Mrs. Floyd. GPA required-2.5+; 15 hrs./wk
work; participation in community service; financial need Deadline: 12/15/03
University of Virginia offers
scholarships. Nomination forms are in Mrs. Floyd's office.
Jerome Holland Scholarship for talented African Americans-academic
performance, leadership capabilities and potential as role model for
peers-full tuition and fees for out-of-state students. Deadline 12//01/03.
Walter N. Ridley Scholarshhip-5 scholarships for $2500 will be
awarded to African-American students who are in the top 20% of their class.
Go online at www.ridleyuva.org
University of Tulsa
offers a Nat'l Merit Presidential Scholarship to cover full tuition, room
and board that is renewable for 4 years. Also, there is a Presidential
Scholarship-$6,000 (Top 10% of class, 33 ACT or 1450 SAT required)
ncny_pilkington@utullsa.edu
for details See Mrs. Floyd for fee waiver for application.
Military Order of the Purple
Heart Scholarship. Applicant must be child or grandchild (natural,
adopted, or step-), citizen of USA, 3.5 GPA on 4.0 and must submit an essay
(150-300 words) on why you wish to continue or attend college. The award is
a grant for $1750 and the application fee is $5.00. See Mrs. Floyd.
Any senior majoring in
Business has an opportunity for a $400 scholarship in the scholarship
competition of the Greater Greenville Assoc. of Educ'l Office Professionals.
See Mrs. Floyd for an application or call Rebecca Crabtree at 241-3217.
Anderson College is waiving the essay requirement for applications for the
next two months. See Mrs. Floyd.
OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like the
opportunity to be nominated for the 2004 Congressional Student Leadership
Conference and the World Youth Leadership Conference, see Mrs. Floyd.
If you are interested in
attending the Futures program for young women at GA. Tech, please see
Mrs. Floyd. The date is 2/20/2004. Deadline 1/31/04. Floyd
Juniors: Discover
scholarship-see Mrs. Floyd if you are interested. Deadline 1/9/04.
November 3, 2003
If you are interested in
applying for the NHS scholarship, please see Mrs. Floyd before Friday. The
committee will be considering: GPA, class rank, SAT scores, leadership in
NHS, student council, newspaper and/or yearbook, clubs, service activities,
sports, special awards/recognition/honors, community volunteerism and work
experience. An essay is required if you are one of the two selected for this
honor. See Mrs. Floyd today.
South Carolina Law
Enforcement Officers' Foundation. Qualifications/Eligibility: The
applicant must be a graduating high school senior from an accredited high
school in South Carolina. The parent (s) or legal guardian (s) of the
applicant must have been a resident of South Carolina for at least one year.
The applicant must have the recommendation of his/her principal, headmaster,
or guidance counselor. The scholarship recipient must attend an accredited
college, university or technical school in South Carolina. The applicant
must be of good moral character and reputation. All essays become the
property of the SC Law Enforcement Officers' Foundation. There is no
discrimination as to race, color, religion, gender, or national origin.
Required Essay Topic: Governor Mark Sandford has asked for suggestions on
ways to reduce state spending. In light of the current budget crisis in
South Carolina, how do you think the state's budget can be reduced? Should
some agencies be exempt from cuts? Should some agencies be dissolved or
merged with other agencies? See Mrs. Broadus in Guidance.
High school juniors: Could you
use a $25,000 scholarship? Juniors with a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA for
the 9th and 10th grades who are multi-talented, take the lead, have
experienced significant challenges and who are giving back to their
communities should pick up an application from Mrs. Broadus in Guidance or
download an application from
www.discovercard.com/tribute.htm or
www.aasa.org/discoveeeer.htm.
January 9, 2004 deadline.
In May 2004, the Simon Youth
Foundation will award a one-time monetary scholarship of $1200 to a
select number of high school seniors nationwide who plan to enroll in any
accredited college, university or vocational-technical school and who meet
the program's eligibility requirements. Students must complete an
application form and submit it along with their official school transcripts
and parents' most recently filed tax form to Scholarship America, Inc. by
December 1, 2003. For more information, visit the Marketplace (customer
information center) at Haywood Mall.
AXA Achievement Scholarship:
$10,000 national scholarships to 52 students (one per state, DC and Puerto
Rico); $15,000 additional scholarships to 10 national recipients. To
qualify, students should be well-rounded, committed to making a difference
and have demonstrated achievement-at a job, sport, or extracurricular
activity. Winners-known as AXA Achievers-are people who will succeed in life
because they possess an extra element of grit and determination. Deadline
December 15, 2003. See Mrs. Broadus or visit
www.axa-achievemnt.com
The Division of Humanities and
Social Science of Claflin University is proud to announce that their
Festival 2003 will be held on November 21, 2003 on their campus. On that
day, high-school seniors will compete for plaques and grant-in-aid at
Claflin n in the following areas: Art, English, French or Spanish, History
and Sociology, Mass Communications, Music, Religion and Philosophy, and
Speech and Theatre.( Most competitions are essays and if you let your
teachers know, they will help you prepare. )A registration fee of $10 should
be sent prior to the festival. Lunch will be available. Those wishing to be
considered for grant-in-aid are to provide GPA and SAT or PSAT scores on
their registration forms. Please see Mrs. Broadus in Guidance for a
registration form.
October
15, 2003
Reminder: U.S. Service
Academy Applications - Representative Jim DeMint is accepting
applications from local high school seniors for nominations to the U.S.
Service Academies. To receive an application or more information on the
qualifications for a nomination to the Military Academy, the Naval Academy,
the Air Force Academy, or the Merchant Marine Academy, please call
Representative DeMint's office at 864-232-1141. All completed applications
must be received in the DeMint office by November 1, 2003. Eligibility: U.S.
citizen, resident of the 4th Congressional District, 17 years old
and no older than 23, unmarried with no dependents. General Admission
Standards: high moral character, high academic standing, competitive scores
on either the SAT or ACT test, excellent physical and medical fitness,
demonstrated leadership potential, involved in various extracurricular
activities.
October
10, 2003
Receive up to $6,000 annually
for four years while completing a degree leading to teacher certification.
Any student who is currently a high school senior, a legal resident of South
Carolina and will be attending college as a freshman in the fall of 2004 may
apply. Fellowships are based on academic achievement, knowledge of world and
education issues, community and school involvement, an interview and a
writing assessment. Students must attend one of the participating Teaching
Fellows Institutions. Currently, there are eleven: Anderson College,
Charleston Southern, College of Charleston, Columbia College, Furman,
Lander, Newberry, SC State, USC-Cola., USC-Spbg, and Winthrop. Application
postmark deadline is midnight, October 31, 2003 with notification to
fellowship recipients no later than March 2004.
www.cerra.org Broadus
October
6, 2003
The South Carolina's Governor's
School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) gives academically advanced
juniors and seniors the opportunity to probe their interests, investigate
their world, and to mature socially as well as academically. To learn more
about GSSM, please attend an Information Session in your area: Sunday, Oct.
12th,2pm Furman University, University Center, Watkins Room (upstairs).
www.gssm.k12.sc.us Broadus
USC Spartanburg
Information and Management Systems: An IMS degree can be obtained bytaking
the first two years of classes at Greenville Tech and then transferring to
the USCS IMS program and taking classes at the University Center in
Greenville. Although the degree would be obtained from USCS, it is not
necessary for students to travel to Spartanburg for classes. Broadus
September 22, 2003
jump START Earn high school and college credit at the same
time with Jump Start/University Transfer through a partnership between The
School District of Greenville County and Greenville Technical College.
Greenville Tech College in High School Broadus, Guidance
South Carolina Tuition Grants
Program 2004-2005 Giving South Carolina's Students a Choice; Need-based
grants awarded to qualified South Carolina residents attending eligible
South Carolina independent colleges. Must apply annually by submitting the
"Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FASA). On the internet at
www.FAFSA.ED.Gov Annual
application receipt deadline of June 30 Full-time undergraduate students
only Freshmen must rank in the top 75% of high school class or
score at least 900 on SAT. Upperclassmen must complete a minimum of 24
credit hours annually. Eligible Colleges: Allen University, Anderson
College, Benedict College, Charleston Southern University, Claflin
University, Coker College, Columbia College, Columbia International
University, Converse College, Erskine College, Furman University, Limestone
College, Morris College, Newberry College, North Greenville College,
Presbyterian College, Southern Wesleyan University, Spartanburg Methodist
College, Voorhees College and Wofford College. Broadus, Guidance
SAT Preparation Courses
2003-2004 Greenville Tech, Buck Mickel Center $105
www.gtbmc.com 250-8800. Broadus
Skidmore College Filene Music
Scholarships $10,000 per year available to students interested in any
academic area Awarded through a performance competition open to High School
seniors. See Mrs. Broadus in Guidance.
Class of 2004 students:
Do you have minimum SAT scores of 520 math/530 verbal, or ACT scores of 22
math/22 verbal? If so, you are eligible to complete for a Navy ROTC
Scholarship, a value worth more than $150,000 toward higher education.
Complete the Navy ROTC Scholarship application online!
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/ Click
on "Scholarships and Application". For more information, contact your Navy
ROTC Scholarship rep at : (864)306-8418 or 31366000@ccnrc.navy.mil
September 16, 2003
United States Senate Youth
Program
United States Senate Youth
Program Washington, D.C. February 28 - March 6, 2004 104 students
will each receive one week in our nation's Capital, a $5,000 college
scholarship-all expenses paid. Any high school junior or senior student is
legible for the program provided he or she has not previously been a
delegate to the program and is currently serving in an elected or selected
capacity in any one of the following student government, civic or
educational: Student body president, vice president, secretary or
treasurer, class president, vice president, secretary or treasurer, student
council representative, student representative elected or selected (selected
by a panel, commission or board) to district, regional, or state-level civic
or educational organization). Broadus/ Guidance
Governor's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities' annual journalism contest. The
qualified winner of this statewide contest will be awarded a four-year
scholarship from the state-supported institution of his or her choice.
Broadus/Guidance
SAE Engineering Scholarship
Program: The Society of Automotive Engineers is proud to be able to
offer a number of scholarships to qualified students who are interested in
the study of engineering and the related sciences. These corporate-sponsored
scholarships range in value from $1,000 to $10,000. Broadus/Guidance
Harry Hampton Scholarship:
The Harry Hampton Scholarship applies to students who wish to further their
education in the natural resources arena such as wildlife biology, fisheries
biology, forestry, marine science or related fields. the recipient will
receive the scholarship for four years of college plus one year for a
Masters Degree as long as he or she maintains a GPR of 2.5 or above in a
given academic year. See Ms. Broadus in Guidance.
Greenville County College
Fair Sunday, September 21, 2-5 p.m. at McAlister
Square, South Pleasantburg Drive. Sponsored by CCES, Greenville County
Schools, and the Urban League of the Upstate, Greenville Tech and Furman
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