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REMINDER---to send transcripts to TN Universities and Colleges, go to www.collegefortn.org--create an account and send transcripts; you can even check to see when they pick them up. You are actually requesting that we send the transcript, which we will do very soon. For out-of-state colleges, complete the form in Ms Baldwin’s Office in the Counseling Offices.
A few of the listing below are from last year, so dates may have changed somewhat--check them out or ask.
www.collegepaystn.com has info about the HOPE and other TN Scholarships,.
You can use the computers in the Counseling Offices to print applications when you need.
This list of scholarships is also usually available on the Guidance page at www.rcstn.net/shs
Here are some sites that have some general scholarship information--You might find something useful.
Lottery info available at www.collegepaystn.com
www.fastweb.com, www.scholarships.com, www.collegeboard.com have searchable scholarships;
Also--this site often provides some interesting scholarship http://www.weeklyscholarshipalert.com/weeklylist.html
It tells you how to sign up- I WOULD SUGGEST CHECKING THIS ONE.
You might want to browse the site www.ApplyingToSchool.com
FAFSA4caster is a financial aid estimator you can use to help determine how much federal money you might get for education--go to www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
www.cappex.com/scholarships -- register for scholarships and more info
college.gov has useful info
Scholarship at www.anycollege.com--again lots of other info available
nextstepmag.com has some interesting info
another scholarship search www.findtuition.com
getcolleged.com may have some useful info
SunTrust $ 1,000 Scholarship--luck f the draw--they probably want your name and address---register at offtocollege.info
$ 10,000 scholarship---register at careersandcolleges.com--lots of other info available also--
BE AWARE that scholarships like the one above is probably a chance for them to get your address to offer you something for sale or possibly a loan with which they would make money. As long as you don’t give them credit card info or agree to spend money, it is a good opportunity to possibly win something.
Two useful websites for African Americans are www.blackexcel.com and www.uncf.org. For Hispanics, www.hsf.net and www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/directory
nextstepmag.com has some interesting info
You might check out www.meritaid.com for possible scholarships
Virtual College Fair go to http://www.collegeweeklive.com
TN DAR $ 2,500 and a $ 750 Scholarship--short essay required--see me for info on these TWO scholarships--and there’s another one if you are planning to major in history or government---SEE ME--DEADLINE is January 15th--
If you have asthma, see me for scholarship info or www.schering-ploughwilltowin.com
TN Manufactured Housing SCholarship--if you are associated with the manufactured housing industry---see me for info---DEADLINE is March 16th--but see me now if you are eligible---SHS won this last year and it is good money--
Children of current or former Marines and possibly if your grandparent was in Marines for scholarships go to www.mcsf.org
Scholarships for children of the military check out http://www.mcsf.com/site/c.ivKVLaMTluG/b.1807219/k.FDF4/Other_Financial_Aid.htm
Interested in an Air Force or Army ROTC scholarship, see me, or for Army- armyrotc.com
www.collegepaystn.com has info about the HOPE and other TN Scholarships, and the Byrd and McWherter Scholarships. If you have a high GPA and good ACT scores, check it out and apply. See me if you need help or need a printed application.
Want to be a Registered Nurse, you might check out www.iuon.org though I know nothing about this place
Western Kentucky University has moved their scholarship application deadline to January 15th. Several TN collegs have scholarship deadlines
of February 1st.
f you want to participate in the American Legion Speech Contest, see me for info. You can win over $ 20,000.
You might want to check these out--www.edfinancial.com/giveaway scholarship giveaway enter online deadline is March 31, 2009.
www.collegeprowler.com each month there is an award
www.2futuro.com/english/index.asp each month there is an award
www.collegeanswer.com each month there is an award
www.afsascholarship.org the deadline is April 11, 2009
www.ecisf.org a $1000 scholarship
www.netaid.org a $5000 scholarship
www.unausa.org a $3000 scholarship
www.aaa.com/travelchallenge $20,000 scholarship, US and world geography quiz
www.cfmt.org multiple scholarships for Tennessee residents read eligibility the deadline is March 15, 2009.
Remember to see me if you live in a trailer or have relatives working in the manufactured housing area--how about a doublewide?
VolState has several Allied Health Programs available, including Dental Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, Fire SCience, Lab Tech, Ophthalmic Tech, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiology Tech, Sleep Diagnostics, and more. See me or www.volstate.edu for more info.
Burger King Scholars is offering scholarships for students that have a 2.50 grade point average, work part-time at least 15 hours per week and plan to enroll in an accredited two or four year college, university, or vocational school visit www.bk.com/scholars the deadline is February 2, 2009.
McKelvey Foundation Scholarship up to $ 10,000 per year--must own and operate a genuine business, profit or non-profit with at least one paid employee--see me or www.mckelveyfoundation.org DEADLINE is January 25th
TN Scholar forms should be turned in to me soon--if you have credit in, or are taking Pre-Calculus, see me.
Are you a budding entrepreneur with dreams of owning your own business---check out www.nfib.com/yea to apply for an award--use ACCESS KEY=NFIB
Artists and Writers---check out www.artandwriting.org
$20,000 KFC Colonel’s Scholars Program---2.75 GPA--have financial need---www.kfcscholars.org---DEADLINE is February 10th--
I haven’t checked this, but www.act.org/fane supposedly can give you an estimate of financial need
TEACH Grant and others---studentaid.ed.gov
Dental Hygienist Scholarship--www.adha.org/institute DEADLINE May 1st
CEMC-Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation $ 1,000 Scholarship--3 in Robertson County --DEADLINE is February 20th--must attend college or tech school in TN or Western KY or Murray, 3.0 GPA and essay required--you MUST receive your power from CEMC, so you probably do not live in the city limits of Springfield--See me for application.
National Co-op Scholarship at 10 national universities--none in TN--see me or www.co-op.edu
U S Bank luck-of-the draw $ 1,000 Scholarship-- usbank.com/studentbanking This type scholarship has easy application, but they probably want your name and address to offer you a loan. There’s no harm in applying for the scholarship, but don’t agree to anything else without careful consideration.
Academic Common Market--pay instate tuition out-of-state if your major is not offered in TN--see me or www.sreb.org/acm.asp
www.ecampustours.com gives info on many colleges
2008-09 Virtual Business Scholarship application is now available online. The application is accessible at: www.KnowledgeMatters.com/scholarships. Business, marketing and
personal finance students currently enrolled in their junior and senior years of high school throughout the United States are eligible for the scholarship. The applications will be judged nationally and the scholarship amount is $1,000 for first place, $500 for second place, and
$250 for third place. Application submittals are due by April 1, 2009
Farm Credit Services is offerinf $ 1,500 and $ 1,000 Scholarships ro members or dependents of members of Farm Credit studying ag or business at four-year universities. DEADLINE is February 27th. See me and www.e-farmcredit.com (Click on Community Support, then Scholarships.)
Hopkinsville Community College has several degrees and tech programs available--www.hopkinsville.kctcs.edu and we have applications
The U S Department of Agriculuture needs employees and pays well. They will pay for you to attend TSU or land grant uiversities in other states if you major in ag. Interested in business, how about ag business. See me for info and application. DEADLINE is February 1st. www.ascr.usda.gov/1890programs.html
Juniors and Seniors interested in Agriculture--the USDA and TSU have a 4 to 6 week Summer Apprenticeship Program--all expenses paid---see Mr Lively or me for an application--
All students--3 days in the summer of Fashion Design in California to check out the career--fidm.edu/summerprogram
Juniors and Seniors--Develop a Historic Preservation Plan High School Essay Contest--$ 5,000--DEADLINE is January 15th--see me or www.planning.org/essay
Nextstepmag.com has lots of stuff about careers, colleges, a scholarship, etc. Nextstepmag.com/superteens--Go here and apply to be a superteen. You get your picture and a write-up in the magazine. SHS had a winner last year. DEADLINE is November 28th. There are also applications in the magazines and we have a few you can have if you drop by the office.
If you a TennCAre member, you can get a free annual chekup. Let me know if you need more info.
All students?--The National Financial Literacy Challenge contest---35 question online test--recognition--www.flc.treas.gov
www.axa-achievement.com $ 2,000 Scholarship DEADLINE is February 15th.
Backflow Prevention Scholarship for any student college bound, technical school trade school. No GPA requirements. Go to www.abpa.org the deadline is February 28, 2009.
If Alzheimer’s disease has affected your life, you can write an essay to win a $ 5,000 scholarship. DEADLINE is February 15th. See me and www.afateens.org and www.alzfdn.org
Middle Tennessee Nursery Association $ 1,500 Scholarship if you study horticulture science, landscape design, nursery management, golf course management, or related careers. Application at www.mtns.com or I have a copy. DEADLINE is January 15th.
More ag scholarships available at www.monsanto.com/responsibility/youth/scholarship.asp
Scholars athletes--$ 7,500 scholarship (25 given) and more--sammy.bodybymilk.com DEADLINE is March 6th. TRY THIS--let me know if you need help.
Spring Preview Day for minority students at Western KY University on January 31st--at 9 am, registration begins at 8 am. RSVP at 1-800-4-WKU-INFO or www.wku.edu/info/admissions/openhouses.htm
IF you are a teen parent and need help with child care to stay in school, Families First or the teen parent child care assistance program may can help. Call 1-866-827-3372 for info or see a counselor.
Interested in business---free Money Means Business workshop online at www.startheregoplaces.com/mmb Career, scholarship, and more info available---you can also do bizzfun there or at www.playbizzfun.com and start playing by choosing a career in music, sports, or movies and find out what it’s like to run your own company. --sponsored by Am Institute of Certified Public Accountants
www.fafsa.ed.gov
FREE---don't go to a website that costs money---
we have some worksheets in the office if you want one--or just go online---you can start and finish later
You need 2008 tax returns; this is needed for HOPE scholarship
The Scholarship Foundation of Robertson County offered 14 scholarships last year. SHS got a significant number. The amount was over $2000 last year. The application is online at www.rcscholarships.com or I can make copies. So far, it says 2008 on the application. I have informed them, so keep checking. DEADLINE is February 6th. Make sure you complete all info. For example, be sure you complete the income page even if you think you have too much money. The application is apparently not considered unless complete.
DO THIS ONE---
Springfield Rotary Club Will R. Manier Jr Memorial Scholarships---DEADLINE is February 6th. An essay and letters of recommendation are required. See me for application.
Black females with a 3.0 or above GPA and a 23 ACT or above, see me for an application for the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Scholarship.
Polytechnic at New York University--see www.nyu.edu/about/poly.faq.html for info
Best Buy $ 1,500 Scholarships---www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com Need solid grades and involved in volunteer service or work experience--DEADLINE is February 15th.
Savannah College of Art and Design (GA)--info session in Nashville at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs on Saturday, January 24th at 1 pm--register at www.scad.edu/yourarea
Elizabeth Bufird Shepherd Scholarship Foundation in Nashville---based on academic achievements, extra-curricular activities, and financial need--see me for applications--DEADLINE is May 1st.
CREDIT RECOVERY prices have gone down since last year if you need to make up a class--see a counselor..
www.march2success.com is a free ACT Prep site you can use from home.
ACT Prep is available thru a computer program for free in Guidance and possibly the library before and after school, during lunch, and during x-time. See me for application if interested.
10th, 11th, and 12th graders--Interested in government and politics, or journalism or much more--Presidential Classroom possibilities, including the Presidential Inauguration--see me or www.presidentialclassroom.org
Juniors-and Seniors-Interested in attending a US Military Academy, see me for info. Congressman Gordon has sent cards if you want a nomination from him.
Between the Barrels teen safe work zone driving program by TN Dept of Transportation---Project Orange Video Contest--submit public service announcements online---if interested see www.betweenthebarrels.com or me or Mr Hill
Sophomores and Juniors interested in a summer at Washington University in St. Louis--see summerscholars.wustl.edu or me--there is a cost
Age 16 and finished 10th grade by summer---If you are interested in a summer program at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, advanced placement classes, a digital game academy, or fine arts, see me or www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college
If you are interested in being a foreign exchange student, see me or www.ciee.org/hsabroad. There is a scholarship available to study in Germany--see me or www.usagermanyscholarship.org THere are also other sites--see me if interested.
GRADES 9-12--If you have done work in your school or community to advance the cause of race relations, see me for info on the Princeton Prize in Race Relations--www.princeton.edu/princetonprize DEADLINE is January 31st
GRADES 9-11---Pre-College Programs at School of Visual Arts, including Photography in NEw York--www.sva.edu or see me
JUNIORS---win a free trip to Washington, DC from CEMC-Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation--You must write a short story on electric cooperatives--I have more info--you MUST receive your power from CEMC, so you probably do not live in the city limits of Springfield. DEADLINE is February 20th. SHS had a winner year before last.
Any junior interested in attending any of our military academies, see me.
Any JUNIOR interested in attending Vanderbilt for six weeks this summer and participate in the PAVE Program for those interested in engineering, pre-medical, science, or technology, see your counselor. There is a cost. https://pave.vanderbilt.edu
College Goal Sunday offers free information and assistance to Tennessee families of college-bound students completing the FAFSA. 2009 College Goal Sunday is Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. go to www.TN.gov/collegegoalsunday
There are sites at Austin Peay, Volunteer State, MTSU, and Nashville State.
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