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March

3/8 This summer, the Daniels Center for Leadership and Service at Converse College will host L3: Ladies Learning and Leading, a summer program designed specifically for rising 10th grade young women who want to build upon their natural leadership skills and commitment to community service. L3 is a four-day residential program of leadership development which emphasizes cooperative teamwork. L3 is open to motivated young women who are rising high school sophomores. Tuition is $350 & need-based scholarships are available. See Mr. Lundy in Guidance or go on-line at www.converse.edu The application deadline is April 1.

February 2006

2/28 Seniors: Another new scholarship: Zonta International offers a $1000 scholarship to a female who has demonstrated evidence of participation in a public service project along with a good academic record

2/28 Seniors: New scholarships include: Robert David Scholarship for children of American Legion members, Bowen Foundation for summer internships in media stations, Through the Looking Glass Scholarship for seniors who have parents with disabilities, the Simpson scholarship for Greenville County graduate attending Greenville Tech, and the Business Education scholarship for business majors at Greenville Tech. Please see Ms. King for additional information.

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.