Apply for a $1,500 Scholarship from USA Funds
USA Funds® will award $1,500 individual scholarships to students with economic need through USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships®.
USA Funds is a nonprofit organization that works to enhance postsecondary education preparedness, access and success by providing and supporting financial and other valued services.
Please review the eligibility criteria and other information, then use the link to Apply in English under Scholarship Links on the right to access the online scholarship application.
Application deadline: Feb. 15, 2011.
Eligibility
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships are open to high school seniors, currently enrolled college or professional degree students or incoming college or professional degree students who:
Plan to enroll or are enrolled in full- or half-time undergraduate or full-time graduate or professional degree coursework at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school. GED recipients also are eligible. Students must plan to enroll or be enrolled beginning with the fall 2011 term through Feb. 1, 2012.
If studying abroad, are attending or planning to attend a postsecondary institution that is eligible to participate in student aid programs under Title IV of the federal Higher Education Act.
Have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less, as documented on a 2010 federal 1040 income tax return (or for residents of Puerto Rico on la planilla) on which the applicant is claimed as a federal tax exemption.
Are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. Students studying in the U.S. on an F1 visa are not eligible. Eligible noncitizens must be permanent U.S. resident aliens with a Green Card, or refugees with a Departure Record (Form I-94) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services showing one of the following designations:
Refugee.
Asylum granted.
Alien paroled into the U.S. for at least one year.
Alien granted a stay of deportation due to fear of persecution on account of race, religion or political opinion.
Conditional entrant (if I-94 was issued before April 1980).
Are not currently in default on a federal education loan.
Students attending postsecondary institutions, such as United States service academies, that do not charge tuition and room and board to the general student body are not eligible to receive awards under this scholarship program.
Applicants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and all U.S. territories and commonwealths are eligible for USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships.
Additionally, up to 50 percent of the scholarship awards will be targeted to applicants who are members of an ethnic minority group or have a documented physical disability. Ethnic minority groups are defined as follows:
Alaskan Native/ American Indian.
Asian.
Black/African-American.
Hispanic or Latino.
Multi-racial.
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals are considered to have a disability if they have a physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, have a record of such impairment or are regarded as having such an impairment. Applicants who are physically disabled must submit a doctor’s statement describing the disability, including the degree and limitation on their ability.
Awards
The program will award scholarships of $1,500. The scholarships are non-renewable, but students may reapply each year they meet eligibility requirements. Students may receive no more than a total of $6,000 in scholarship awards.
Application
To be considered for a scholarship, an application must be submitted online by Feb. 15, 2011. We strongly encourage students to submit their application well before the application deadline.
By March 10, 2011, all applicants will be notified whether they have been selected as a finalist. Only finalists will be required to mail the following additional documentation to Scholarship Management Services, the administrator of this scholarship program:
•IRS 1040 tax forms for 2010 showing a combined household adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less.
•Current complete transcript(s) of grades (including grading scale and undergraduate transcript if attending graduate school) or GED test scores. Unofficial or online transcripts must display student name, school name, grade and credit hours earned for each course and the term in which each course was taken. Scholarship Management Services reserves the right to verify all information on transcripts.
•Doctor’s statement (if physically disabled).
•Copy of Green Card or I-94 with the appropriate designation (if you are not a U.S. citizen).
To receive consideration for a scholarship, only applicants who are notified that they have been selected as finalists must mail the required documents postmarked by April 5, 2011, to:
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
Scholarship Management Services
One Scholarship Way
Saint Peter, MN 56082
Applicant Responsibilities
Applicants are responsible for submitting all necessary information. Because Scholarship Management Services evaluates applications on the information supplied, it is important to answer all questions as completely as possible. Scholarship Management Services and USA Funds keep all submitted information confidential.
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship awards will be based on the applicant’s:
Past academic performance and future potential.
Leadership and participation in school and community activities.
Work experience.
Career and educational aspirations and goals.
Unusual personal or family circumstances.
By June 30, 2011, Scholarship Management Services will notify all finalists whether they have been selected to receive an award.
For more information, contact TemFrances@guidetoscholarships.org
Love,
Fran
Assisting students in their search for financial aid through quality hands-on consultation, support, and guidance.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
KFC Colonel's Scholars Program
The Award
The Scholarship offered by the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program provides funding for:
Tuition
Fees
Books
Room and Board
Awards can be up to $5,000 per year. The scholar could receive up to $20,000 over four years to help complete a bachelor's degree.
Eligibility
To be eligible to compete for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, an individual must:
Graduate from high school this academic year (between 12/1/10 and 8/31/11)
Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75
Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 9/30/11)
Be a US citizen or permanent resident
Demonstrate financial need
Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited in-state college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program.
Selection Process
Completing the online application is the first step. NOTE: The 2011 application process opens on December 1, 2010. Visit www.kfcscholars.org to apply. After February 9, 2011, all submitted applications will be reviewed and semifinalists selected. Semifinalists will be asked to provide additional documentation in March 2011. After the semifinalist information is received, an independent selection committee will meet to select the KFC Colonel's Scholars.
Scholarship Timeline
Application process opens the first of December
Application process closes the middle of February
Semifinalists are asked to provide additional documentation in March
Selected scholars are notified in May
Deadline: February 9, 2011
For more information, contact TemFrances@guidetoscholarships.org
Love,
Fran
The Scholarship offered by the KFC Colonel's Scholars Program provides funding for:
Tuition
Fees
Books
Room and Board
Awards can be up to $5,000 per year. The scholar could receive up to $20,000 over four years to help complete a bachelor's degree.
Eligibility
To be eligible to compete for the KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship, an individual must:
Graduate from high school this academic year (between 12/1/10 and 8/31/11)
Earn a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.75
Plan to pursue a bachelor's degree at a public, in-state college or university (start date no later than 9/30/11)
Be a US citizen or permanent resident
Demonstrate financial need
Scholars may begin their college career by entering into either a 2-or 4-year accredited in-state college/university, as long as they stay on track to complete a bachelor's degree program.
Selection Process
Completing the online application is the first step. NOTE: The 2011 application process opens on December 1, 2010. Visit www.kfcscholars.org to apply. After February 9, 2011, all submitted applications will be reviewed and semifinalists selected. Semifinalists will be asked to provide additional documentation in March 2011. After the semifinalist information is received, an independent selection committee will meet to select the KFC Colonel's Scholars.
Scholarship Timeline
Application process opens the first of December
Application process closes the middle of February
Semifinalists are asked to provide additional documentation in March
Selected scholars are notified in May
Deadline: February 9, 2011
For more information, contact TemFrances@guidetoscholarships.org
Love,
Fran
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
AXA Scholarship
AXA Scholarship
- Are you active in your community?
- Have you lead a project that benefits others?
- Have you overcome personal challenges?
Learn more and download an application at : http://www.axa-achievement.com/
Deadline: Dec. 15, 2010
Need assistance with the application, contact TemFrances@guidetoscholarships.org or call us toll-free at 1.877.515.GUIDE
Love,
Fran
Discover Scholarship Program
Discover Scholarship Program
for education and training beyond high school. High school juniors with a cumulative
grade point average of 2.75 or higher are eligible to apply for the grant. Student
community service and leadership capabilities are examined to determine winners for
this contest. The program distributes as much as $400,000 each year; as many as 10
scholarships are available, and each can be as much as $40,000. Scholarship funds are
valid for any post-secondary training, including certifications, licenses, college degrees or
trade and technical education.
Discover Financial Services
P.O. Box 30943
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0943
1-866-756-7932
For more information visit http://www.discoverfinancial.com/
Love,
Fran
Summer Talent Academy for Professions in Health (S.T.A.P.H.)
An “Infectious” Summer Program for Rising High School
Juniors and Seniors Interested in Health Care Careers
Juniors and Seniors Interested in Health Care Careers
Co-Sponsored by Truman State University and A.T. Still UniversityJuly 17-24, 2011
The Summer Talent Academy for Professions in Health (S.T.A.P.H.) offers talented students
interested in science and health a head start on college life and future careers in medicine and allied
health professions. Students live as college students while exploring the work of medical
professionals: they move into a residence hall, adapt to living with a roommate, eat dorm food, make
new friends, attend classes, and—most importantly—they work with highly regarded faculty and
health professionals from Truman State University and A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.
S.T.A.P.H. offers an integrated curriculum that exposes students to the methods and skills of a variety
of health professions, including, but not limited to: osteopathic medicine, nursing, and allied health
careers such as exercise science, audiology/speech pathology, physical and occupational therapy,
and nutrition.
***Interested students must be nominated by their high school counselor or
principal by Friday, October 29, 2011.***
principal by Friday, October 29, 2011.***
For more information, contact temfrances@guidetoscholarships.org or contact us at 1.877.515.GUIDE.
FREE ACT Prep Classes
FREE ACT Prep Classes
Sponsored By:
The Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
October 9, 2010Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Business-Engineering Complex
1150 10th Avenue South
Room 105
9 AM – 3 PM
All sections of the ACT will be covered.
Please come prepared with a pencil, pen,
and/or calculator.
October 16, 2010Univ. of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Business-Engineering Complex
1150 10th Avenue South
Room 105
8 AM – 12 PM
A mock test will be given on this day. Please
come prepared with a pencil, pen, and/or
calculator.
For more information, please contact:
Carol Reedus via phone: 853-9768 or via email: carol_delta1@yahoo.com
Please be advised that there is no need to register for this event.
Carol Reedus via phone: 853-9768 or via email: carol_delta1@yahoo.com
Please be advised that there is no need to register for this event.
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