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Scholarship Junkies - Resources

A New Beginning

College is hard, paying for it doesn't have to be.

What we do at Scholarship Junkies is provide access to information, resources, and opportunities to provide individuals with a set of tools. With these tools, individuals can begin their trek towards providing for their higher educational needs. With these tools, youth are equipped to express their experiences in the form of stories.  Over the past three years we've reviewed almost 2 million words, nearly 4,000 essays, and have helped students win over $5,000,000 in scholarships. And we spent less than$3,000 to do it.  Read our story, and take a look at the new Scholarship Junkies!

AXA Scholarship

$1.4 million available! Let your students know! Attention high school seniors: • Are you active in your community? • Have you led a project that benefits others? • Have you overcome personal challenges?

Learn how AXA Achievement^sm can benefit you —
and your school!

	AXA Achievementsm Scholarship • A winner in every state, Washington, DC & Puerto Rico • Scholarships of $10,000 and $25,000 • Apply by: December 15, 2015 • Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. APPLY EARLY!
	AXA Achievementsm Community Award • Up to 180 winners nationwide • Scholarships of $2,500 • Apply by: February 1, 2016 • Only the first 10,000 applications will be accepted. APPLY EARLY! • Every winner's high school will also receive a grant of $2,500 for educators' professional development

Auburn Updates

I have several updates that I wanted to share with you in case it’s beneficial to any of your students.

Housing:

As a part of the on campus housing application; student can list one roommate. We just found out that housing will be using the earliest date between roommate’s housing applications. In the years past they have used the latest date between the two students.

College of Agriculture:

Some of your students could have received an invitation to the College of Agriculture’s minority event scheduled for December 2^nd. I have attached the forms to this email, and the deadline to signup is November 20^th (this Friday). Sounds like a great event, and they are awarding a $1,000 scholarship at the end of the event!

College of Veterinary Medicine:

The College of Veterinary Medicine has an open house scheduled for April 16^th. The website does not have additional information posted yet, but questions can be directed to 334/844-2497.

Admissions:

As you know; decisions have been very competitive this year. If you have a student who was deferred in November (their status says, “file still under review”), please have them reach out to me so that I can assist with their application. If they were deferred, please remind them that the reviewing committee wants to see something new in their file before the next round. We have decisions on December 15^th, and on February 15^th.

Scholarships:

If you have a student with a 34 ACT or above, they MUST fill out our one scholarship application called AUSOM by December 1^st in order to be eligible for the Plainsman Prestigious Scholarships. February 10^th is still the deadline for all academic, departmental, and general scholarships.

*To read more about Plainsman Prestigious - http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/undergraduate/freshman.html

Scholarship for Degrees in Communications, Public Relations or related fields

The Alabama School Public Relations Association is a statewide coalition of professional school communicators. ALSPRA offers financial support to students who plan to enroll in an Alabama college or university after high school graduation and who plan to seek a degree in communication, public relations or a related field.

·         Student members who are eligible may apply for the education scholarship program offered at the beginning of each calendar year and awarded at the annual ALSPRA Conference in mid-Spring.

·         The deadline for the 2016 ALSPRA Student Scholarship is January 15.

Applications are available from Mrs. Cochran's Office.  :)

Jr. Sr. Financial Aid Night REMINDER - This TUESDAY

Don't forget about the Financial Aid Night this Tuesday at 6:00 at Jeff State.  Please take advantage of this great free resource!
Great for anyone who wants to know more about the financial aid process...resources will be posted after the event on the blog and facebook.

Potential Magazine - Free E Copy (Includes Scholarships)

Go to this link for a free copy of Potential Magazine.  I was able to meet the staff that put this together at a conference before the break - it is a great resource.  There are great articles and scholarship listings.

http://www.joomag.com/magazine/potential-magazine-winter-2015-alabama-edition/0878198001447086886?short

LOCAL Scholarship: Potential Magazine (READ!)

This is a great magazine out of Montgomery.  Take a look at what they have to offer.  They said that not many students/parents are signing up for this scholarship and they have tons of free information on their website.  THIS IS A GREAT TOOL for parents and students!  

$1000 "Don't Wait to Reach Your Potential" for Alabama Teens Scholarship Sign-up

Upon signing up for Potential Magazine's free weekly "Countdown to College" (C2C) eNewsletter, Alabama students will be entered to Win a $1,000 scholarship. The eNewsletter offers information on ACT/SAT prep tips, college prep info, scholarship opportunities, and more. To view previous eNewsletters, click here.

Your entry also allows you access to the latest eBook from our Countdown to Collegeebook series, containing advice on financial aid, scholarships and college admissions. Upon submission of this form you will be redirected to the pdf of the eBook.

Rules and Requirements

This scholarship is for college-bound teens in grades 9th-12th residing in the state of Alabama. The scholarship does not require specific test scores, GPA, or class ranking. Parents can also register but will need to designate a student to receive the award. In order to be awarded the scholarship, you must be a current C2C eNews subscriber at the time of the drawing. To read all of the rules and requirements, click here.

Deadline: December 1, 2015

The winner of the $1,000 "Don't Wait to Reach Your Potential" scholarship for Alabama residents will be notified via email around December 5, 2015 and given 48 hours to respond after being contacted. Failure to respond will result in the selection of another winner. The winner will be announced on social media and in our “Countdown to College” (C2C) newsletter one week after being selected.

Ronnie Jenkins College Fair

Dear Friends & Supporters,

100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. invites you and your students to the 2015 Ronnie Jenkins College Fair on Friday, December 18, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  This year's Fair will be held in the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) – Building C, Hall C1 (off of Northside Drive in Atlanta).  We are inviting admission and financial aid officers from a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) along with other majority colleges and universities from Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, to showcase their respective institutions at this annual, free Fair geared toward high school juniors and seniors.  Students may want to bring copies of their most recent transcripts as well as any test scores they may already have available (PSAT, ACT, SAT, etc.).

Reservations

To make reservations to attend the College Fair, please complete the enclosed College Fair Registration Form(s).  If you are bringing a group, please use the group reservation form.  If students are coming on their own and are not part of a larger group, please have them to complete the individual form.   All forms should be returned to our offices no later than Friday, December 11, 2015.  You may scan and email the form(s) to Gloria Ellison at  gellison@100blackmen-atlanta.org, fax it to her at 404-924-2866, or mail it to her attention in care of 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc., 241 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 300, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1423.  You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your registration form in our office. 

Are you interested in attending the ESPN Celebration Bowl?

100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. invites you and your students to the Georgia Dome for the ESPN Celebration Bowl ~ the new postseason game pitting the conference champion from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)! The inaugural game will kick off bowl season at 12:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, December 19, 2015 and televised nationally on ABC.  The event's mission is to provide the schools, alumni, and fans with a first-class bowl experience while continuing to celebrate the legacy, values and traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  Ticket prices for the game range from $15 to $60 depending on where you choose to sit (see Dome layout attached).  If you are interested in purchasing group tickets for the game, please contact Ms. Sunshine Tucker directly at 404-525-6220 or email her at  ptucker@100blackmen-atlanta.org.  Please note that ticket orders should be finalized no later than Friday, December 11, 2015 to allow for processing.   

RONNIE JENKINS COLLEGE FAIR

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM – 2015

(Saturday, October 4, 2014 * 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. * Georgia World Congress Center)

This information is solely to help our organization track who attends our Fair and to better assist us in marketing this event to a broader audience.  ONE STUDENT PER FORM PLEASE.  Thank you.

STUDENT'S Information

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Apartment #: _______________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ______________________________________________________________________

School Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Grade Level/Classification: ___________________________________________________________

Phone #: ___________________________________________________________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

Are you being accompanied by an adult?________(Yes or No)   If yes, who are they or How are they related to You? ______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Total Number of persons in your Party (INCLUDING YOURSELF): _____________________________

What is your gender?   _________Male   __________Female

What is your race or ethnic group? (for tracking purposes only)

                                                                          (ü here)

• African American                                _________
• Caucasian                                           _________
• Mexican American                             _________
• Asian                                                   _________
• Amer. Indian                                       _________
• Other: ______________                     _________

Do you plan to purchase tickets for the Atlanta Football Classic?

_______No     ________Yes

How did you hear about our 2014 College Fair?  Circle or underline all that apply:

Email Blast    Flyer    Fax    Radio    Newspaper    Word of Mouth    On our Mailing List

Please fax this form to GLORIA ELLISON at 404-924-2866.  Or scan then email it directly to:  gellison@100blackmen-atlanta.org no later than 11/11/2015.

Jefferson State Community College Enrollment Info (10th-12th Grade)

Greetings from Jefferson State Community College,

We are excited about the upcoming Spring 2016 semester for our Dual Enrollment students.  In preparation for Spring 2016, we wanted to make sure that you had all the information that you need to get your students admitted and enrolled.  There have been a few updates to our policies, see the list below.

Policy Updates

·        Students continuing in Dual Enrollment within the same academic year (i.e. Fall 2016 to Spring 2016) do not have to complete a new application or resubmit their a picture ID.  *New students must submit an application and all required documents (see attached checklist).

·        Continuing students will still need to complete a new signature page (see attached) for the Spring 2016 semester and provide an updated high school transcript if GPA is recalculated from Fall to Spring.

·        Test scores, such as ACT or our COMPASS placement, are required for ALL 12^th grade Dual Enrollment students.

·        Students in 10^th and 11^th grade are only required to submit test scores if they are taking a course that requires placement, such as English or math (see attached checklist).

·        Online applications are preferred.

Attached is a checklist that provides additional information on what is required for Dual Enrollment admissions.  Please note that we need class rosters from the high school to register the students for their Dual Enrollment courses. 

Spring 2016 courses begin on January 6, 2016, and we would like to have all students registered and paid for their Dual Enrollment courses prior to this date.  Please return all required documents to us as soon as possible, Monday, December 21, 2015 at the latest.  We are happy to assist with document collection and can come by to visit your high school.  Please provide advance notice to allow for scheduling.

Please feel free to call me with any questions!   - Mrs. Cochran (280-2822)

Scholarship Junkies - Scholarship Bank

Introducing

The Scholarship Bank

Scholarships Exclusively for our Students!

Here at Scholarship Junkies we are excited to introduce a new program, called the Scholarship Bank. Our team members are collecting and sorting through tons of scholarships to create a master list to send out to you once a month.  You can find the link to our bank here. All of the scholarships are sorted by category and their due date, and list all qualifications necessary to apply. Several scholarships have due dates very soon, so take some time during this Thanksgiving break and see if there are any you should apply for while you have time off school. Don't see many you qualify for? We are still building our bank, so watch for the coming weeks as we add more resources.  After using our bank, if you have any feedback you would like to give us, we would greatly appreciate it! We will read every response and implement your suggestions going forward.

9 New Scholarships - Spend time over the break working on Scholarships!

Received these before the break (www.StudentScholarships.org)...  Spend a little time each day working on scholarship stuff!  Go back through the blog!
1) Youth Volunteer Scholarship Award - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: November 29, 2015) To be eligible for the Youth Volunteer Scholarship you must: A) Over the past 2 years a student must have completed a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer work. B) Over the past 2 years a student must have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or greater. C) A student must be under the age of 21 years of age on the day of the deadline. D) A student must submit an essay on the topic prior to the deadline. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10422/youth_volunteer_scholarship_award_scholarship.php 
2) Good360 Sustainability Scholarship - $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: November 30, 2015) To be eligible for the Good360 Sustainability Scholarship: If you’re a high school senior applying to college, or you’re currently a college student, and you have an interest in sustainability and the environment, then we’d love to hear your thoughts on what sustainability means to you. Thus, we’re sponsoring a college scholarship with an award of $1,000 to go towards tuition. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12558/good360_sustainability_scholarship_scholarship.php 
3) Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships - $5,000 – 20 Awards (Deadline: December 5, 2015) To be eligible for the Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships: A) Applications for Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships are accepted from October 5 through December 5, 2015. B) Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarships are open to student’s enrolled in an accredited educational institution in the United States. Applicants must meet the age requirement by October 5, 2015. Applications can be found by going to: http://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8850/stephen_j_brady_stop_hunger_scholarships_scholarship.php
4) 2015 Scholarship Points Awards - $10,000 – 10 Awards (Deadline: December 8, 2015) To be eligible for the 2015 Scholarship Points Awards a student must: A) Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US. B) Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Edvisors has given away more than $650,000 to students through this scholarship program. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10959/2015_scholarship_points_awards_scholarship.php
5) Flosum Scholarship - $750 – 1 Award (Deadline: December 15, 2015) To be eligible for the Flosum Scholarship: A) The applicants must be enrolled in an accredited 4-year university or college located in United States; B) Graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or above are also eligible to apply for the scholarship; C) Applicants must be pursuing or intending to pursue their bachelor’s degree which can be in the fields of computer engineering, computer science or in another technical discipline such as electrical engineering, physics or mathematics with an interest in the field of computer science. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11964/flosum_scholarship_scholarship.php 
6) Solution Reach Scholarship - $2,000 – 2 Awards (Deadline: December 18, 2015) To be eligible for the Solution Reach Scholarship: A) High school graduates with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and already accepted at an accredited college/university may apply. B) There are no requirements for major or graduation date. C) Any undergraduate student currently enrolled in an accredited US college or university with a minimum of 9 credits and a GPA of 3.0 may apply. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11179/solution_reach_scholarship_scholarship.php
7) CrossLites Scholarship - $4,000 – 33 Awards (Deadline: December 31, 2015) To be eligible for the CrossLites Scholarship: A) The CrossLites Scholarship is open to High School, College, and Graduate School students. As an applicant you will write a reflective essay (400-600 words). B) Applicants will be competing against students of their level. You may enter only one essay per application a year. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12561/crosslites_scholarship_scholarship.php
8) 10 Words or Less Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: January 29, 2016) To be eligible for the 10 Words or Less Scholarship a student must: A) Be between the ages of 14 and 25 on January 29, 2016 B) The 10 Words or Less Scholarship is available to High School and College Students. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10_words_or_less_scholarship_scholarship.php 
9) You Deserve it Scholarship - $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: February 15, 2016) To be eligible for the You Deserve it Scholarship: A) You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories B) You must be 16 years of age or older C) You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled iin a qualified high school, college or university within the United States. Applications can be found by going to: http://www.studentscholarships.org/available.php

Alabama Auburn Sock/Coloring Book Drive to benefit local groups

Starting Friday, the Be There Club will be sponsoring a Sock Drive (to benefit Son Light) and Coloring Books and /or Crayons Drive (to benefit Project Fresh Start).  There are 2 ways that you can help these organizations...

1.  Donate socks (unused) on behalf of Alabama or Coloring Books/Crayons for Auburn.  Bins will be available in the main office and at the game Friday.  Each item counts towards the total counts for Alabama/Auburn.  (example PAIR of socks or box of crayons)

2.  Purchase an Alabama or Auburn football cutout for $1 that will be posted in the entryway of VHS.  All money from these footballs will go to these two organizations listed above for their outreach programs.  You can write your name and team on the football if you like...   :)

The fun part:
Mrs. White will represent Alabama and Mr. Mann will represent Auburn.  The team representative with the most footballs will PIE the other in the face!  More details soon.

The drive will ONLY last until Thanksgiving break.  Please help us with this worthwhile cause!

College All Access Videos and Scholarships

Log in to watch our on-demand videos from all of our All Access events.  Here are some highlights from last month: Make Smart Financial Decisions in College  presented by PricewaterhouseCoopers  Learn How to Set Yourself Apart in the Admission Process presented by AdmitSee.com Seven Secrets to Essay Success presented by Story2

Mark your calendars

Make sure your students are a part of next semester's big events! Paying for College January 14th, 2016 add to my calendar March All Access March 31st, 2016  add to my calendar May All Access May 19th, 2016 add to my calendar During these events, students will be able to: Chat live with college admissions counselors right from their computer, tablet, or smart phone. Watch expert presentations on college-readiness and student-success topics such as financial aid and scholarships, writing the perfect essay, SAT/ACT prep, and more. Win scholarships between $1,000 and $5,000 just for researching colleges! Signing up is free and gives you access to ALL of CollegeWeekLive's virtual college events.  Have your students sign up at Guidance.CollegeWeekLive.com

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Scholarship Opportunities for Black Students

2015 Scholarships Available For Black Students

Every year, more than $50 billion dollars in scholarships are given away to students of all ethnic backgrounds. This number includes many awards that are given only to African American students and other minorities.

Such opportunities are needed because African Americans continue to show the greatest need in the area of financial assistance. Even more, the education gap between minority students and their white counterparts is still very wide.

This web site was designed to help African American students find the latest scholarships and grants that are being given away by non-profit organizations, government agencies and major corporations.

Most of these programs aim to assist disadvantaged people who come from poor families and can not afford to pay for college. However, there are also programs that recognize and award students who can demonstrate excellence in education, sports, community service, etc. regardless of their financial status.

Most scholarships can be renewed for multiple years, and do not have to be repaid as long all of the agreed-upon terms are being met. Even more, scholarships can typically be used for, not just tuition, but also to pay for rooming, books, and other college needs!

http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/

Click the link for the scholarship listing!

Financial Aid Night-Dec 1st

ACT December Deadline

Need to sign up for the December ACT?  Deadline is Friday!  Stop by the office if you need help or a waiver!
www.actstudent.org

JSU Admissions - This Week

Jacksonville State University is excited to be partnering with ALSDE by offering one week of applications with no application fee for applicants.  Students may visit www.jsu.edu/applyto begin the process of creating an admissions account and completing the application. Applications submitted between November 2 and November 6 will not require an application fee or our required documentation of the student having received a test fee waiver (more information below).  Please ensure your students review the admission requirements prior to submitting an application.

 JSU will accept an application fee waiver from ACT or CollegeBoard for those students who obtained a test score fee waiver from the agency. (I keep these for you!)  Your student can provide a copy of that waiver which indicates the unique code from the agency to the Admissions Office. Students should complete the online application for admission until the point of entering payment information.  At that time the student may exit the application with it still in progress.  When the Admissions Office receives the required fee waiver the application will be processed. 

Link to College and University Admissions in Alabama

Instructions for applying to Alabama Colleges online registration at www.alcareerinfo.org  (ACIN Website)

Go to www.alcareerinfo.org

Click on Career Planning

Choose Colleges and Universities

Choose the desired college and apply   (Students can choose all schools in the state, 4 year private or public schools, and 2 year community colleges.)

Fastweb Article - Scholarships to Apply for NOW

Article to check out!
http://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/articles/scholarships-to-apply-for-now?utm_source=solo&utm_content=20151020_EDU

College Application Week - Fee Waivers - APPLY FOR FREE!

Alabama College Application Fee Waiver Program

Alabama College Application Week       

November 2-6, 2015

Please note that application fees will only be waived during ALCAC Week for the following schools - IF YOUR SCHOOL IS NOT ON THIS LIST - SEE MRS. COCHRAN. 

Alabama A & M University (AAMU)

Alabama State University (ASU)

Athens State University

Auburn University Montgomery (AUM)

Jefferson State Community College (ALWAYS FREE)

Jacksonville State University

Judson College

Spring Hill College*

Stillman College

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

Troy University*

Tuskegee University*

University of Montevallo

University of North Alabama (UNA)*

*Please note:

Spring Hill College (does not charge an application fee)

Tuskegee University (The fee waiver will apply for paper copy applications only and does not apply to online applications)

UAH (For students who are interested in applying to UAH the steps are below:

Visit www.uah.edu/admissions

Select “apply online”

Create a user name and password

Select the “Waived Application Fee for Undergraduate Freshmen” application.  (It is the second one on the list).

Students must select this application for the fee waiver to work.  If they have previously

started another application they must start over with the Waived Application Fee app.

Fill out the application

Enter the special fee waiver code, AA15 at the end of the application

Troy University (Counselors will need to verify students who are eligible)

ADDITIONAL NOTE:  SOME SCHOOLS WAIVE APPLICATION FEES FOR STUDENTS ON FREE/REDUCED LUNCH.  PLEASE ASK MRS. COCHRAN ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL IF IT IS NOT ON THIS LIST!