Monday, January 26, 2015
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Why aren't there more women engineers?
You may have heard about STEM careers locally and on commercials (Exxon Mobile). This article from the Smithsonian TweenTribune talks about the current realities for women in this field.
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Thursday, January 22, 2015
Jefferson State Community College - Additional Scholarship information
From the JSCC office today:
1) We offer Academic Scholarships based on ACT scores and gpa. The deadline for this scholarship is MARCH 1. Click here for the link to this scholarship applicationhttp://www.jeffstateonline.com/financial/financial-aid/scholarships. Students must have at least a 22 ACT composite score and overall cumulative 3.0 gpa.
2) We also offer the guidance counselor’s scholarship that allows the counselor at each high school to select a student to receive a scholarship – students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative gpa.
*VHS Scholarship Committee will determine winner based by Essay
*VHS Scholarship Committee will determine winner based by Essay
3) Ambassadors scholarship – This is not based on ACT score. Students selected for this scholarship become representatives of Jeff State and will participate in numerous activities and events. Click here for the Ambassadors scholarship application (http://www.jeffstateonline.com/files/club_ambassador_application.pdf). Deadline for this scholarship is March 6. Attached is an informative sheet regarding roles/responsibilities of an Ambassador.
4) There are also other types of scholarships available at Jeff State, including Jeff State Singers, Scholar’s Bowl, Children of Blind Parents, SGA, Enactus, Speech/Debate Team, etc. Just contact the person listed with each of these scholarships/organizations. http://www.jeffstateonline.com/financial/financial-aid/scholarships/
Ambassador Information:
Ambassador Information:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Saturday, January 17, 2015
BUICK ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: February 27, 2015
5:00 p.m. EST
We encourage the following to apply:
High school seniors and current undergraduates
U.S. military veterans and their dependents
Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2015-2016
Those who plan to major in a field focused on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.
Awarded at up to $25,000/year
www.buickachievers.com
We encourage the following to apply:
High school seniors and current undergraduates
U.S. military veterans and their dependents
Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university in 2015-2016
Those who plan to major in a field focused on engineering, technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive industry.
Awarded at up to $25,000/year
www.buickachievers.com
State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship
Do you know high school seniors planning to attend college, technical, or vocational school?
The State Farm Good Neighbor Scholarship does not require a high GPA, but rather focuses on students who are leaders and volunteers in their communities and demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be a 2015 graduating high school senior.
- High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA between a 2.5 and 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.
- Plan to enroll full-time for the 2015-16 academic year at an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university or vocational-technical school.
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Deadline is MARCH 2ND
- CLICK HERE OR THE LINK ABOVE TO ENTER!
Saturday, January 3, 2015
ACT Prep Binder and Links
Here are a few links that I have come across for ACT Practice. These articles will be available in a binder in my office if you would like a copy and cannot print one at home.
http://www.studyguidezone.com/pdfs/actteststudyguide.pdf
68 pages of ACT tips, tricks and sample questions
http://bestactprep.org/free-act-practice-test-online/
Many links to ACT practice questions (some are printable), tips and advice.
Several students have come by to check out the books or flash cards from my office. Come by at break to pick one up!
http://www.studyguidezone.com/pdfs/actteststudyguide.pdf
68 pages of ACT tips, tricks and sample questions
http://bestactprep.org/free-act-practice-test-online/
Many links to ACT practice questions (some are printable), tips and advice.
Several students have come by to check out the books or flash cards from my office. Come by at break to pick one up!
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
College Counts Scholarship - Opens Jan 2!
www.collegecountsalabama.com
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2015
Be a U.S. citizen
Be an Alabama resident Planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution in fall 2015
Demonstrate financial need
Have a minimum GPA of 2.75
Have an ACT score of 26 or below (applicants attending a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores)
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship:
Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2015
Be a U.S. citizen
Be an Alabama resident Planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution in fall 2015
Demonstrate financial need
Have a minimum GPA of 2.75
Have an ACT score of 26 or below (applicants attending a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores)
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Miss Alabama Teen Scholarship
Picture of flyer - Available in Mrs. Cochran's office. Deadline for entry is December 10th.
Jim Harrell Scholarship - University of Montevallo
Sunday, November 2, 2014
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Go to http://www.axa-achievement.com
375 winners nationwide - apply by Feb 1, 2015. ONLY THE FIRST 10,000 APPLICANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED
AXA AchievementSM - college resources
AXA understands how challenging the road to college can be. We developed AXA Achievement to help make college possible by providing access and advice.
Advice on planning for college
AXA Achievement also provides comprehensive information to help students and parents take the next step to college.
Read about strategies and tools to help families plan, save and pay for higher education.
Access to scholarships
Since it launched in 2003, AXA Achievement has awarded $24 million in scholarships to more than 5,600 students making AXA one of the nation’s largest corporate providers of scholarships. Our scholarship winners - known as AXA Achievers - have all accomplished something exceptional outside the classroom.
Chilton County Mentoring/Tutoring Program
Would your child benefit from a mentor or a tutor?
We are thankful to the Chilton County Mentoring program for providing this free service to our community! Please contact Mrs. Cochran at 280-2822 for Request Form if you would like for your child to participate.
Article - Clanton Advertiser Chilton County Mentoring Program
We are thankful to the Chilton County Mentoring program for providing this free service to our community! Please contact Mrs. Cochran at 280-2822 for Request Form if you would like for your child to participate.
Article - Clanton Advertiser Chilton County Mentoring Program
Thursday, October 30, 2014
AL School Public Relations Association Scholarship
Please see Mrs. Cochran if you are interested in this scholarship!
ALABAMA SCHOOL Public Relations Association SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
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. This scholarship will be awarded in Spring of 2015.
CANDIDATES
The candidate must be interested in pursuing a public relations major, communication major or emphasis track at a university or college within the state of Alabama. The candidate must be a high school junior or senior at an Alabama public school with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
An official transcript from your high school must be submitted with your application. Applicants who participate in a school organization related to journalism, public relations, communication, student media or marketing or who are members of a local, state or national public relations organization are preferred.
APPLICATION
Please type or fill out the student scholarship application in black or blue ink (print legibly). The application must be accompanied by your transcript, résumé, photo and response to an essay question related to the public relations field.
Select one of the two questions presented below for your essay. Choose the question that best suits your interests in public relations. The essay must be original, typed, double-spaced and no longer than two pages, approximately 800 words.
- What do you think is the most important issue or trend affecting PR today and why? Give real-world examples.
- Over the last 10 years, how has the PR profession changed and where do you see the profession going in the next 10 years and why?
SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION PROCESS
The scholarship winner will be selected by an ALSPRA committee and notified by mid-February. ALSPRA will award one $500 scholarship and present the winner with a certificate in recognition of his or her achievement. The winner will be honored during the Annual ALSPRA Conference luncheon in mid-Spring. In addition, the winning essay may be published on ALSPRA’s website. In addition to the winning essay, student photograph may also be published on the ALSPRA website and will not be used as a criteria in the judging process. The final decision will be left up to the discretion of the scholarship committee.
DEADLINE & SUBMISSION DETAILS
The deadline for the ALSPRA Student Scholarship is January 1. Mail your application to: ALSPRA, P.O. Box 2093, Montgomery, AL 36102-2093 or email it to alabamaschoolpr@gmail.com . Application can also be found on the ALSPRA website at:http://www.alspra.org/. Once received by ALSPRA, your essay and application materials become property of the Association and will not be returned.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Shelton State
Senior students who plan to enroll at Shelton State Community College in the fall 2015 (August 2015) here is the link: http://www.sheltonstate.edu/admissions/complete_application_online.aspx Also, students who are interested in the Shelton/Mercedes partnership can also apply starting October 17th. Finally, students must apply to the college first, then the Mercedes program. The student will need a "S" number to start the application process.http://mbusi.com/employment/mechatronics-training
Here is a link to the Shelton/Mercedes Partnership:
http://www.sheltonstate.edu/future_students/mercedes_partnership.aspx
Burger King Scholarship
SCHOLARSHIPS UP TO $50,000 Do you know some high school seniors that need help paying for college? The BURGER KING(SM) Scholars Program wants to help students gain access to a higher education. Students eligible to earn a scholarship and be BURGER KING(SM) Scholars are: High school seniors, BURGER KING(SM) employees, their dependent children, spouses or domestic partners living in the U.S., Puerto Rico or Canada High school seniors must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale Plan to enroll full-time for the 2015-16 academic year at an accredited 2- or 4-year school Tell your students to apply today for the BURGER KING(SM) Scholars program! You can download a flyer (in English and Spanish) to share with students: http://scholarshipamerica.org/bk2015/email-1/bk-scholars-flyer-2015.pdf Application Deadline: December 15, 2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014
College Week Live - All Access October + Scholarship Opportunity!
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The SAT/ACT – How to Succeed at Standardized Tests While Keeping Your Sanity
Path to the Student-Athlete Experience
STEM Focused: The Exquisite Joy of Creating Amazing Code
Narrowing the College Application List
Steer your Career
Conquering the College Essay
Show Me the Money: Straight Talk on Important Financial Considerations for College
Secrets to Winning a Scholarship
The State of College Admissions in 2014-2015
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The SAT/ACT – How to Succeed at Standardized Tests While Keeping Your Sanity
10:00 AM EDT
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Scott Farber
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Path to the Student-Athlete Experience
12:00 PM EDT
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Jessi Hilger
Coordinator of Customer Service at the NCAA Eligibility Center
STEM Focused: The Exquisite Joy of Creating Amazing Code
1:00 PM EDT
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David Thielen
Chief Technology Officer and Founder, Windward Studios, Reporting Software and Document Generation Software University of Rochester
2:00 PM EDT
Narrowing the College Application List
3:00 PM EDT
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Susanna Cerasuolo
M. Ed., Founder and CEO of CollegeMapper Johnson and Wales University
3:00 PM EDT
Steer your Career
4:00 PM EDT
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Aaron Doody
Project Manager, Service Innovation and PMO at Zipcar
Conquering the College Essay
5:00 PM EDT
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Alan Gelb
Author of Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps New England School of Photography
5:00 PM EDT
University of Vermont
5:00 PM EDT
Show Me the Money: Straight Talk on Important Financial Considerations for College
6:00 PM EDT
Speaker Information
Lyssa Thaden
Manager of Partner Education at American Student Assistance
Secrets to Winning a Scholarship
7:00 PM EDT
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Mark Kantrowitz
Senior Vice President & Publisher of Edvisors University of Louisville
7:00 PM EDT
The State of College Admissions in 2014-2015
8:00 PM EDT
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Dr. Michele Hernandez
President of Hernandez College Consulting and Application Boot Camp Scholarships
All Access October $5,000 Scholarship
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Saturday, October 18, 2014
VFW Scholarship
First Place is $30,000! Do you know a high school student who could use some help paying for college<http://heroes.vfw.org/site/R?i=UNhM16oE31mu8X2KDwPa6w>? Let them know about the VFW's Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition! This Year's Topic: Why Veterans are Important to our Nation's History and Future DEADLINE: November 1, 2014 We need to spread the word, and we're asking friends like you to help out. [Forward to a Friend]<http://heroes.vfw.org/site/R?i=mFQ9-LCe2ii-Gl87oAlX2A> [FB-f-Logo__blue_50.png]<http://heroes.vfw.org/site/R?i=ipWSXehPVMx3R-4B-jIBhQ> [Twitter]<http://heroes.vfw.org/site/R?i=hV6Z4FC7rKuKRMNzw_AJXw> All students in grades 9-12 can apply. We want to reach as many patriotic students as possible to compete for the grand prize: $30,000 paid directly to the American college, university or vocational/technical school of their choice! Download the application<http://heroes.vfw.org/site/R?i=5SzQUB5Sf0CCkNBlcFhHaw>. Pass the word on to: * High School Students * Teachers * Counselors * Youth Groups * Parent-Teacher Associations * School Boards Thanks for spreading the word about this incredible opportunity!
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