Today is the last day for Ed White seniors - all grades are due and grade books will be locked at 10:00am. We will have our first graduation list on MAY 31st if you would like to call for confirmation on graduation.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
ICBC Scholarship
The ICBC scholarship is offered to one student each year. Please ensure that you complete the application form prior to the deadline, as we will not review your scholarship application if it is submitted after the deadline
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9839/icbc_scholarship_scholarship.php
Deadline:
June 15, 2011
Write an essay for scholarship dollars - others are too lazy to write!
Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed.
The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions. To apply for this scholarship you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words. Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com
ESSAY TOPIC: What have you done outside of the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by universitiesor other educational facilities? Of these, which means the most to you?
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm
Deadline:
June 18, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Riverside Hair Styling Academy's Summer Career Expo
WHEN: Tuesday June 14, 2011
TIME: 6:30 in the evening
WHERE: 3530 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32207
This evening will include insight on:
Industry Opportunities
Riverside's Program
Admissions Requirements
Financial Aid and Scholarships
R.S.V.P. today to be entered into the door prize of $2,000 off the cost of tuition!
(Scholarships cannot be combined with any other offer)
Big Dig Scholarship
To be eligible for the Big Dig Scholarship you must be currently in Grade 12 or in your first year of college/university. You also must submit a short essay answering the question on the company’s website
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.antiquetrader.tv/studentscholarship.php
Deadline:
June 01, 2011
Volunteer Opportunity!
The Norwood Neighborhood Association and Grace and Truth Development Corporation have partnered to help beautify North Brookside. Greenscape has provided trees for them to plant during their beautification celebration. They have been unable to gather a sufficient number of volunteers to help make this happen. Please contact Cheryl Williams (904-338-9990) if you would be interested in helping plant trees in their neighborhood.
What: Norwood Neighborhood Association
Community Beautification and Planting Event
Day: May 21, 2011
Time: 9am-12:00pm
Location: North Brookside Area
Volunteer Meeting Location: Former Norwood Elementary School 6720
Norwood Avenue (enter property on Alderside Street)
For More Information: Contact
Cheryl Williams Community Organizer
(904) 338-9990
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Scholarship of the Day
Dear Students, College Counselors, Administrators, Advisors, Outreach Programs and Admissions Officers, welcome to the Share Your Story scholarship and book project. The purpose of the page below is to explain our program’s inception, philosophy and mission.
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://shareyourstoryessays.com/
Deadline:
July 15, 2011
SCHOOL CALENDAR ADDED TO ED WHITE WEBSITE
- Senior Events
- Testing Info
- LOTS MORE!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Xerox U.S. Students Career Scholarship
Xerox is committed to the academic success of all minority students. That’s why we offer a Technical Minority Scholarship that awards between $1,000 and $10,000 to qualified minorities enrolled in a technical degree program at the bachelor level or above.
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://xeroxstudentcareers.com/why-xerox/scholarship.aspx
Deadline:
September 30, 2011
Walmart Associate Scholarship
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident of the United States.
- Must be employed part-time or full-time with any division of Walmart for at least six consecutive months prior to the appropriate application due date (see chart on the website). Must have graduated high school/home school or obtained a GED before applying.
- Must have financial need and be able to demonstrate the need with required documents. (Note: Students with other funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and board are ineligible.)
- If you are a current recipient of a Higher Reach Scholarship, you are not eligible to apply for the Associate Scholarship until you have completed your degree program and are going to pursue a higher degree.
To Apply – http://www.act.org/walmart/associate/
Deadline:
June 1, 2011
2.5 GPA? SCHOLARSHIP!
The BBG Communications scholarship is designed for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently in or will be attending an institution of higher education in the Fall of 2011.
To be considered eligible for the BBG Communications Scholarship you must:
A) Be between the ages of 16 and 21 on June 30, 2011
B) Submit answers to the two essay questions, which can be found on the application page, prior to the June 30, 2011 deadline.
C) Have at least one full year of post secondary studies remaining at the time of the award
D) Have a GPA of 2.5 or greater.
E) Be a citizen of the United States or Canada
The scholarship winner will be announced on or around July 30, 2011 and will be posted on this website immediately after. All applications must be received by 11:59pm ET on June 30. No late applications will be reviewed.
For more details on the two essays you must write, please visit the application page by: Clicking Here
How To Apply:
To Apply -http://www.breylancommunications.com/bbgcommunications/132/scholarships.php
Deadline:
June 30, 2011
ATTENTION ALL BETHUNE COOKMAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS!!!
Are you registered for summer school and still have a balance? If the answer is yes, you may be eligible for the ‘It’s Not Too Late’ Scholarship. See the eligibility requirements below and submit your information via email to lastminutescholarship@hotmail.com.
Eligibility Requirements
Ø Full time student in good standing
Ø Minimum 2.5 GPA
Ø Must have an outstanding balance
Ø There is no classification, course of study, or residency requirement – anyone who meets the above requirements can apply
To apply, please forward your proof of registration, an official transcript – (freshmen may forward a high school transcript), one letter of recommendation from BC-U faculty (high school teacher if incoming freshman), and a one page statement on why you deserve this award to lastminutescholarship@hotmail.com no later than May 16, 2011.
In your one page scholarship statement, you are strongly encouraged to discuss current school activities, recent awards/recognitions, community service involvement as well as your future aspirations. If you are selected for this award, you must provide proof of your financial need.
The Summer 2011 award is $1750.00. Please contact Theresa Lyons Flanders at 618-698-1544 if you have add’l questions.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Scholarship Program Application
This Scholarship Program is provided by StudentScholarships.org, which offers Free Online Scholarship Matching Services to students of all ages. Since early 2003, we have provided students with timely updates on thousands of new scholarship programs nationwide. Our Scholarship Program is available to any student that is 21 years or under, as of June 1, 2011.
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarshipprograms.php
Deadline:
June 01, 2011
Scholarship for Hispanic students who qualify - "Achieving the Dream"
- The applicant must be currently accepted to and planning to attend a two or four year university during the 2011-2012 fall term, or currently a full-time undergraduate or graduate student and has a cumulative GPA average of 3.0 or better.
- The applicant must be at most a third generation Hispanic, a Permanent Resident Alien or U.S. citizen with established residency in the Florida First Coast region: Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Baker or Nassau Counties; for at least three (3) years prior to the awarding date of the scholarship
- Applicants must submit:
- completed application
- official transcript
- proof of acceptance or enrollment in a two or four-year university or grad school
- essay between 400-500 words on why you need or deserve this scholarship
- two professional letters of recommendation
- resume (if application is for graduate school)
- The stipend will be used to pay for tuition and/or books and will be in addition to and not to conflict with any other scholarships or grants the student may be entitled to.
The Society
of American Military
Engineers (SAME) announces a $1500
Engineering and Architectural Scholarship for 2011 High School Graduates SAMEJAX.org
The Society of American Military Engineers will grant scholarships in 2011 to graduating high school seniors who wish to seek studies in engineering or architecture. Please read the instructions carefully and fulfill all of the requirements. Should you have questions that your parent, guidance counselor or principal cannot answer, please contact our local representative using the address or telephone number below.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1) Be a high school senior.
2) Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application.
3) Be a resident of Clay, Duval, St Johns, Camden, or Nassau counties.
4) Have at least a 3.0 grade point averaged based on a 4.0 scale.
NOTES TO THE APPLICANT
1) The judging will be conducted by the local Jacksonville Post SAME Scholarship Committee on the basis of each candidate’s high school record.
2) The courses you have taken and the credits earned for the 9th through the first semester of the 12th grades will be used to help evaluate your application. You will be disqualified if a certified copy of your transcript is not submitted with the application.
3) Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit, solely on the content of the application. Applicants will be scored on the following: Academic Grades, Honors, Awards, Extracurricular Activities and an Essay.
4) Enroll in an engineering or architecture program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the National Counsel of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB).
5) Scholarships will be paid directly to the university or college financial aid office. All scholarships are contingent upon your enrollment in a full-time status in an engineering or architecture program and being accepted by the college or university of your choice. Applicants must intend to earn a degree in engineering or architecture and to enter the practice of engineering or architecture after graduation.
6) The announcement of all winners/non-winners will be made in July 2011.
7) Keep a copy of your completed application for future reference.
RETURN APPLICATION
Return the completed application to the following Jacksonville Post SAME Scholarship representative:
Laureen Borochaner, P.E.
US Army Corps of Engineers
(904) 232-1122
Application submittal deadline is: 17 June 2011
SEE MRS. CURRAN IN GUIDANCE FOR AN APPLICATION!
Bringing Broadway to your kids - ages 9-17!
THERE IS ONLY ONE CAMP BROADWAY!
JUNE 13-17, 2011
For more information on Camp Broadway in Jacksonville
at the Wilson Center for the Arts
Contact Katherine McManus at
904.632.3015 or kmcmanus@fscj.edu
The cost is $550
Monday, May 9, 2011
Clean up & help the library!
Youth Summer Employment @ Jax Urban League
The Jacksonville Urban League, Inc. employs youth between the ages of 16 and 21 to work in its Operation Brightside Summer Employment Program. Participants are employed for a period of seven weeks; they are placed with specific positions in various non-profit organizations throughout the city. The program provides education, economic empowerment, training and employment opportunity that prepares youth for the real world of work.
Available positions: tutors (reading, math & science technology), office staff (interns, tech lab asst., section leader, camp assts., and administrative assts.) and environmental specialists (maintenance crew, food service workers, recreation team captains).
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION: MAY 11, 2011 by 3:00pm.
SEE YOUR COUNSELOR IN GUIDANCE FOR AN APPLICATION!
DO SOMETHING Seed Grant
Are you working to start a community action project or program? Do you need money to put your ideas into action? If you answered, “YES!”, you are eligible to apply for a Do Something Seed Grant. We give out a $500 Do Something Seed Grant every week to help young people just like YOU!
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.dosomething.org/grants/seedgrants
Deadline:
None Apply Now
JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP
Women have made great strides in the pursuit of education, careers and leadership roles they were once denied; however, today, women are still more likely to be pouring the coffee in global boardrooms than sitting on the boards. In 2009, women held only 15.2% of the board seats at Fortune 500 companies according to the Catalyst organization. The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship program helps women pursue undergraduate and Master’s degrees in business management and overcome gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom.
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/JaneMKlausmanWomenInBusinessScholarship.aspx
Deadline:
June 1, 2010
B. Davis Scholarship
This Scholarship is available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
How To Apply:
Deadline:
$2400 in Scholarships to High School Students!!
Shaan remembers the immense joy he experienced every time he opened up an envelope from a scholarship committee that began “Congratulations on being selected as…” So in order to bring that same delight to others, 2400 Expert is giving away five college scholarships worth a total of $2400 to deserving high school students.
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.2400expert.com/scholarships
Deadline:
May 16, 2011
Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
For the sixth consecutive year, SunTrust is pleased to offer the Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes where students can win a $1,000 scholarship for education expenses at an accredited college or private career school. This year we are expanding our program to include current college students.
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp
Deadline:
May 13, 2011
Vette Masters of Florida (VMF) is committed to the financial aid and assistance of African-American students who are currently attending a Florida High School. Recipients of any scholarship must anticipate graduating during the current school year of 2010/2011, and must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. Three students will be chosen to receive awards in the range of:
$200.00 - $500.00
All awards will be issued in the form of a check, and 100% of the award will be given at one time.
~~~SEE MRS. CURRAN IN GUIDANCE FOR AN APPLICATION~~~
You will need to type a response that focuses on answering the following prompt:
What are your plans after graduating high school?
What character traits will you practice to ensure success with your future endeavors?
Your response of 300-500 words should be submitted along with your application.
A letter of recommendation should be submitted from someone who is not a relative of yours. This person should be able to attest to your character, skills or talents, and should also be able to “paint a picture” describing why you are a great candidate to receive a VMF scholarship.
Your letter of recommendation should be submitted along with your application.
Deadline for Application: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 via mail or email
Scheduling of Interview: June 6th - 11th
Date of Interview: Saturday Dates: June 18th or June 25th
Letter of Notification: July 4th - 9th
Ceremony of Awards: August 6th
**dates are subject to change; notice will be provided if applicable**
~~~SEE MRS. CURRAN IN GUIDANCE FOR AN APPLICATION~~~
Dial My Denstist Scholarship Program
Dial My Dentist is proud to award scholarships to deserving students that will be attending College or University in the Fall of 2011. Our scholarships have been generously donated each year by our loyal clients. The primary goal of the program is to reward students who can demonstrate, through an essay, that they understand the value of an education.
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9838/dial_my_dentist_scholarship_program_scholarship.php
Deadline:
July 16, 2011
Thursday, May 5, 2011
FLORIDA DAY on College Week Live!!!
We know its short notice but we wanted to make you aware that CollegeWeekLive is hosting CollegeWeekLive FLORIDA DAY – an online showcase of colleges and universities for students interested in studying in the state of Florida – TODAY from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Students, parents, and guidance counselors are invited to login to the event to connect with admissions representatives and current college students from the convenience of a personal computer.
Prospective students can explore unique characteristics of the participating colleges, including admissions, academics, athletics, financial aid, and campus housing. Attendees can also participate in live video webcam sessions with current college students from the different colleges to get a more informal take on campus life. Registration is free and available at www.collegeweeklive.com.
~ DOE Press Team
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
2011 Salute to Education Scholarship
Two (2) $1000 College Scholarships will be awarded. They shall be made payable to the accredited college, university or other institution of higher learning as designated by the winners, in care of the individual winner, and are intended for use during the 2011/2012 school year. The scholarships are not assignable or transferable and there shall be no changes or substitutions.
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.alsformalwear.com/scholarships.asp
Deadline:
May 31, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Want to go to culinary school?
James Beard is fondly remembered by friends and colleagues as a man who offered unstinting help and encouragement to people embarking on a culinary career. Upholding Beard’s legacy of culinary education and support through our scholarship program is an essential component of the James Beard Foundation’s mission.
How to Apply:
To Apply – http://scholarshipamerica.org/open_scholarships.php
Deadline:
May 15, 2011
Google Scholarship
When it comes to higher education for promising scholars, we don’t want anything to stand in the way. That’s why Google is proud to support the work of UNCF. Google is committed to helping the innovators of the future make the most of their talents by providing scholarships and retreats for students pursuing a computer science or computer engineering degree, or a degree in a closely related field with a high volume of computer science related courses. Selected students will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2011-12 academic year, and be invited to attend the all-expenses paid Annual Google Scholars’ Retreat at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California in 2012. In order to apply, students must meet the above criteria while maintaining a record of strong academic performance. (UNCF requires a minimum 2.5 GPA for students applying to any UNCF administered scholarship program).
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20765
Deadline:
May 31, 2011
The Deborah L. Vincent/FAHRO Education Scholarship
The Deborah L. Vincent/FAHRO Education Scholarship is developed to assist residents of federally assisted housing or a recipient of assistance through the Community Development Block Grant program in Florida. Recipients must be a high school senior and expected to graduate no later than August 2011 or currently enrolled in a postsecondary institution. All applicants must meet income requirements as defined by HUD for public/ assisted housing and Community Development Block Grant targeted area recipients. Applicants must have a sponsor that is an active member of FAHRO as a housing authority/ agency or community development agency that is willing to support recipients travel expenses to attend Annual Convention awards banquet to receive scholarship if selected. Final selections will be announced at the 2011 Annual Convention and Trade Show.
How To Apply:
To Apply – http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=20866
Deadline:
May 31, 2011
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