College Scholarship Information Alumni of Grambling State University
College & Scholarship Information
Alumni of Grambling State University Sponsoring a college tour! Date: September 22 nd – September 23 rd Bus departs 12: 30 am Saturday - Bus returns 9: 00 am Sunday Cost: $100. 00 – no refunds, but will allow transfers among students Includes: transportation, dorm/campus tours, lunch, t-shirt, gift bag, Eddie Robinson Museum tour and ticket to attend football game Grambling vs. Alabama State To make Payments Contact: Ronnie Bailey at 404 -849 -3324 - rbailey 1427@yahoo. com Cash/Checks/Money Orders make payable to Ronnie Bailey or Cash app to $rbailey 1427 Permission slips and bus pick locations provided upon receipt of payment
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Financial Aid Information: -@UGScholarships -Monthly Newsletter (located in the counseling office and on UGHS website) -Scholarship/Financial Aid Bulletin Board (located across from the counseling office-snap a pic!) -UGHS Website (see School Counselor’s page)
Cameron Impact Scholarship Due: Sept 12 th Amount: Full Cost of Attendance Requirements: Excel extracurricular activities; A leader with work ethic and social acumen; Demonstrate participation in community service/civicminded arenas; 3. 7+ unweighted GPA https: //www. bryancameroneducationfoundation. org/ca meron-impact-scholarship/submit-an-application
Women In Technology Scholarship By Study. Soup Due: Sept 14 th Amount: $1000 Awarded to a female student who demonstrates a passion for computer science and is looking to make an impact on the industry https: //studysoup. com/scholarships/women-in-technologyscholarship? ms. ID=d 2 f 336 da-8 a 5 d-4534 -9 ae 3 -b 501 b 2 e 891 f 5
National College Match Through the National College Match, high achieving low-income students can receive guaranteed full 4 -year scholarships to 40 of the nation’s best colleges, including Stanford, Yale, MIT, Amherst, and Duke. Students should see Mrs. Watts for a referral by Sept 27 th.
From now until September 27, Sallie Mae is accepting nominations for the Bridging the Dream Scholarship. This year, they will be awarding a new group of inspiring high school students with $25, 000 each. Do you know a high school junior or senior ·�����who works hard and inspires others; ·�����has an interesting story to tell; and ·�����is gifted or skilled in a way you think is outstanding? See Ms. Watts in the counseling office to be nominated.
UNC Charlotte Levine Scholars Program Due: Oct 8 th Amount: Full cost to attend UNC Charlotte Must demonstrate a commitment to community service, intellectual curiosity and the capacity for ethical leadership See Ms. Watts for more information
Horatio Alger National Scholarships Due: Oct 25 th Amount: $25, 000 Must be involved in co-curricular and community activities & demonstrate integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity; critical financial need 2. 0 GPA https: //scholars. horatioalger. org/scholarships/about-our-scholarshipprograms/national-scholarships/ …
VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Contest Due: Oct 31 st Amount: Varies ($1, 000 -$30, 000) Students compete by writing & recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme; This year’s theme-Why My Vote Matters https: //www. vfw. org/-/media/vfwsite/files/community/youth-andeducation/voice-of-democracy-student-entry-form-and-brochure. pdf? la=en
AXA Achievement Amount Varies AXA Achievers are ethnically and economically diverse and also share these qualities: - Ambition and drive - Determination to set and reach goals - Respect for self, family and community - Ability to succeed in college https: //www. scholarsapply. org/axa-achievement/ Deadline to apply is December 14 th.
Henry County Scholarship Foundation www. henryscholarships. com Due end of January; Award amount is $500 -$1, 000; The application is simple: official transcript, financial information, a short essay, etc. Class of 2019 application will open soon
Test Prep
Math & English 8 hr. Sessions Ø Gordon College Ø Academy for Advanced Studies Mc. Donough Visit www. gordonstate. edu/commed select registration tab Junior Highlanders Mc. Donough October 15 -25 Barnesville October 27 & November 3 November 10 & 17
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WHS has partnered with Kaplan to offer SAT test prep classes! The classes will begin on Saturday, September 29 th and run every Saturday through November 17 th (9 am - 12 pm) in preparation for the December 1 st SAT exam. The cost is $334 - $417 (depending on the number of students who sign up), so encourage your friends to join!!!! There are only 25 slots, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis!!! This opportunity is open to ALL grades! Saturday September 29, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 45 PM Practice Test and Scoring Saturday October 06, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 1 Saturday October 13, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 2 Saturday October 20, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 3 Saturday October 27, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 4 Saturday November 03, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 30 PM Practice Test and Scoring Saturday November 10, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 5 Saturday November 17, 2018 9: 00 AM - 12: 00 PM Session 6 See Ms. Watts for more information
MINDWORKS SAT PREP BOOT CAMP Increase Your SAT Score by an Average of 200+ Points in this Effective & Concentrated 7 -Hour Course! Location: Georgia State Date: September 16 th Time: 9 am-4 pm Includes: Nationally Ranked Instructors and Test Prep, Custom Material, SAT Prep Book & All Meals! Price: Only $349 For more information call (855) 348 -0444 Check out Mindworksprep. com for additional upcoming dates.
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