http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors College and Scholarship Information Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:00:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Senior News page for the Class of 2009 has moved to: http://www.stantoncollegeprep.org/central/?q=epublish/7 You can view the news for the Class of 2008 here. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=159 Scholarship Opportunity for Women In Technology at FAMU CIS Program Seeks to Resolve the Digital Divide Between African-American Women with New Grant TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Computer Information Sciences (CIS) Program, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the recipient of a ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=147 All posts from this point forward will directly relate to all members of the Class of 2009. All of the posts for the Class of 2008 will still be available by checking the archives that are listed in the second column. Please check back here regularly for timely college and ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=146 DCPS is looking for student volunteers for the Annual Superintendent’s Book Club Celebration on Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Metropolitan Park.  This could be a  perfect opportunity for those individuals needing  community service hours for  Bright Futures or IB or NHS. Two different groups  will be needed  to serve at different ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=145 If you still have any hours pending that you have not yet turned in, the absolute last date for handing them in is MAY 5.  This is a county imposed deadline and there is no posting afterwards. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=144 POSITION PURPOSE System Administrator has primary responsibility for backup and maintenance of the company’s servers. The System Administrator is also the primary support person for the organization’s network. As a member of the company, this position collaborates with other members to provide an information technology environment that is consistent with the ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=143 Student-athletes must request final amateurism certification.  This must be completed immediately in order for you  to be eligible to compete prior to enrollment this fall. 1.Log in to his or her account at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net. 2. Click on the "Enter/Update Amateurism Questionnaire" link on the left side of the screen. 3. Proceed to the ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=142 The following is from a letter sent from the Principal to all seniors: Senior Class Meetings Wednesday, May 14, 2008    8:15 am Stanton Auditorium    End-of-Course (EOC) and MAP exams A graduation meeting will be held detailing upcoming events.  IB Biology students will take these tests on May 15, at UNF. Friday, May 23, 2008    9 ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=141 From Bob Knight Photo: New for Spring 2008, we are encouraging all graduates and their parents to provide us with their email and mailing address information prior to the ceremony. This new service will help guarantee that the graduate’s proofs are sent within 20 hours of the event to the exact ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=140 Paying for College - Student Resource Guide (Includes scholarships, internships, fellowships, books, and websites) This book is courtesy of U.S. Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and it includes scholarships, internships, fellowships, books, and websites. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=139 EXCEL is a program for accepted students who plan to major in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics. Many benefits are available as a member of this program. Get all of the information as well as apply for it at www.excel.ucf.edu. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=138 The Jesse B. Smith Memorial Scholarship Review Committee is pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for deserving and qualified persons residing in Duval County.  Scholarships of $1,000.00 are intended for the 2008-2009 academic year and must be used for tuition expenses at any higher education institution located in Duval ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=137 The Juanita Henry Legacy Bookship will be awarded to a high school graduate who is the daughter/son, granddaughter/grandson, adopted daughter/son, step daughter/son or legal ward* of an active or deceased soror. The living family member soror must have been an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Pi Eta Omega ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=136 Write an essay on this topic and win a $500 scholarship from the Florida School Counselor Association. Click here for details: FSCA Scholarship http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=135 A small group of counselors are doing a session at an upcoming workshop on how colleges market themselves to you. We are gathering information from students to use in the discussion. Please go to the link below and complete the survey - it should take you about 15 minutes. Thanks ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=134 The following links provide information on financial aid for students with diabetes: http://www.isletsofhope.com/education/diabetes_scholarships_1.html http://tinyurl.com/2lds4j http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/funds/ http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=133 The University of Florida is pleased to announce our 2nd Annual Pre-College Summer Program for High School Students: Sponsored by UF's Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, in Partnership with UF's Center for Precollegiate Education & Training. This program is for motivated, college-bound rising juniors and seniors who are ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=132 Sallie Mae is a resource for students and their families. View detailed information on education savings plans, school costs, ways to pay for college, scholarships, and the entire student financial aid process. Tools: Free Scholarship Search School Affordability Analyzer Savings Calculators EFC Calculator Glossary Checklists: Applying for Financial Aid Finding Tax Information Publications: Savings Comparison ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=131 A volunteer with the BEACON PROGRAM will be available in the guidance office next Wednesday, Feb. 27 and Thursday, Feb. 28 to assist parents of seniors and/or their students in completing the FAFSA (FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID).  BEACON volunteers have experience in financial aid and are very knowledgeable ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=130 Mayor's Commission On The Status Of Women PURPOSE: The purpose of the gift is to provide scholarship between the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women and University of North Florida. This scholarship is open to all applicants regardless of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. CRITERIA: Meet admissions requirements and be accepted ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=129 Mayor's Commission On The Status Of Women, Education Scholarship Jacksonville University CRITERIA: Meet admissions requirements and be accepted to the Jacksonville University Attend Duval County High School, Live in Duval County, and Declare an interest in majoring in Business Finance related field at JU Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and any other financial ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=128 Student will attend the University of Georgia and complete an application package by March 31. Award is for $3,000. Applications are in guidance and are due March 31. Sign up for an application at http://cyberguidance.net/scholrequest.htm. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=122 Mayor's Commission On The Status Of Women Education Scholarship CRITERIA: Meet admissions requirements and be accepted to the Florida Community College of Jacksonville Attend Duval County High School, Live in Duval County, and Declare an interest in majoring in Business Finance or related field STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY: Enroll full-time (12 credit hours) each semester and earn a minimum of ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=127 James was an outstanding Stanton student, athlete and leader who contributed significantly to the daily life at Stanton. To remember him as a symbol of all that Stanton students should strive to be, the James Thomas Pickren Memorial scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior from Stanton who demonstrates ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=126 Second Annual Walk a Mile in Their Shoes 2008. Don't miss this great opportunity to take a step in the right direction to support Jacksonville's homeless men, women and children! Who: Students, Teachers, Civic Organizations, Families, Sports Teams, Clubs and Youth Groups What: A one-mile walk to raise awareness of the issues facing ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=125 The Amici d'Italia Lodge #2791 of The Order of Sons of Italy in America is offering a $1,000 scholarship. This foundation will award its scholarship for candidates of Italian descent. Complete details and application are available at www.jaxosia.org or by contacting markg@allstateelctrical.com or gregorio05@comcast.net. Deadline is March 30. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=124 The Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF) is providing interest free loans to Jewish students. You must be Jewish, a US Citizen, and demonstrate financial need. Further information is available at www.jelf.org/2008. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=123 There is only one correct site for the FAFSA - www.fafsa.ed.gov. The important thing to remember is that the web site URL ends in "gov" and not "com." The other site is a commercial site that claims to do your FAFSA,  but will charge you to do it. The FFAA is ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=121 Get free help to star your application for student financial aid in one afternoon. At Florida College Goal Sunday on February 24, 2008. See what you have to do and where you have to go at www.fldoe.org/collegegoalsunday. It will happen at Advanced Technology Center, 410 West State Street, (904) 548-4432. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=120 My name is Chris Richard and I’m the Human Resources Manager at a company called Capital Recovery Service.  We’re a major call-center in Jacksonville (off of Arlington Expressway) that specializes in Debt Collection, Medical Billing and Courtesy Calling for top-notch companies all across the country. We are currently interested in employing ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=119 An annual college scholarship is awarded as an inspiration to a survivor in order that they may achieve their full potential in life.  Residents of the Jacksonville, Florida area and New York Metropolitan area including Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passiac and Union Counties in New Jersey who have had a diagnosis ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=117 This foundation offers two scholarships for students who will attend a college in Florida. One is for children of UPS employees or retirees who live in Florida. The deadline is April 15. The other is for students with disabilities and who will attend a college in Florida. The deadline is ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=116 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS o Be a high school senior. o Be a Florida resident at the time of application or must enroll in a Florida engineering program. o Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application. o Have at least a 3.5 grade point average based on a 4.0 scale. o Attain ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=115 The Florida Striders Track Club $1,000 College Scholarship Application Eligibility Requirements: -    Must be a resident of Northeast Florida for the past two years. -    Must be a graduating high school senior. -    Must be a runner or active in track and field events. -    Please be advised that NCAA regulations may prohibit you from accepting ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=114 The following are titles of posts containing scholarships that have been posted on this site. Scroll down and view the listings on the left side of the page and click on it for complete information. ACT Poster Contest Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority American Legion AXA Achievement Scholarship Program Ayn Rand Institute Bates College Best Buy Community Volunteer ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=113 To qualify for the Raymond A. Vinson Scholarship Fund, a student must be a member or dependent of member of Community First Credit Union, have demonstrated leadership and financial need, must attend a FL public or private college, 3.0 GPA, 1110 SAT or 24 ACT. Award is $1,000/yr, renewable. Deadline ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=112 The American Legion has scholarship listed at www.floridalegion.org. Most have deadlines of March 1. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=111 The Navy Wives Clubs of America (NWCA) provides a scholarship to sons/daughters of ENLISTED members of the Navy, Marine corps, and Coast Guard on active duty, retired with pay, or deceased. The application is in Guidance. Deadline is May 30. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=110 UF is proud to announce the seventh year of the Lombardi Scholarship Program. In addition to a substantial educational stipend, Lombardi Scholars are given the opportunity to pursue research with some of the University's most talented faculty and to enhance their academic interests through study abroad and internships. Stanton can ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=109 The NFIB is awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and initiative. Academic records, extracurricular activities, leadership activities, and character will be considered. Go to www.NFIB.com/YEA  for complete directions and information.  Applications are also available in guidance. The deadline is February 11. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=108 Requirements include 2.5 GPA, 1000 SAT or 24 ACT, be willing to promote the TPC, 3 letters of recommendation. Applicants should be able to demonstrate exemplary qualities of leadership, community involvement and work experience. Stanton can ONLY nominate 5 students. Economic need is a priority. Pick up a copy of ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=107 ACT will conduct a poster concept contest and award scholarship to the top winners. First place will be $5,000, 2nd place - $2,500, 3rd place $1,000. Design a poster that encourages students to attend college and to take the ACT. Postmark deadline is February 16. Go to www.actstudent.org/postercontest to get ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=106 Students who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities are eligible to apply to Best Buy for their scholarship program. Deadline is February 15. Get an application from www.BestBuy.com/scholarships. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=105 The Simon Youth Foundation has established a $1500 one-time scholarship to a select number of high school students who will pursue education beyond high school. In addition, you can be eligible to win a $2,500 4 year renewable scholarship. To be considered, students must complete the application form at www.syf.org. ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=104 America's Dairy Farmers and Milk Processors and USA TODAY are offering this scholarship program to recognize outstanding scholar athletes in grade 12. The award is $7,500. Deadline is March 7. A coach can nominate you or you can nominate yourself and apply by going to www.bodybymilk.com until March 7. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=103 The FSCF has established the disADVANTAGED Scholarship to support disadvantaged academically talented students. You must be a FL resident, be admitted to a FL college, have at least a 2.5 GPA. The application is available in the Guidance office. Deadline is May 31. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=102 Applicant must be planning to attend a college or university in Florida. 4 letters of recommendation required along with a goal statement. Financial need is a requirement. Deadline is February 15. Applications are available in guidance. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=101 Scholarships are available for $1,000 for students pursuing careers in allied health professions, nursing, and medicine, and have scholastic achievement, financial need, and plans to attend a college. Deadline is March 17. See your counselor if you are interested in any heath field. Applications in Guidance. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=100 If you are the son or daughter or grandchild of a Marine who is either active, Reserve, former, killed in service, and your 2007 family income is $77,000 or less, you can qualify for scholarships. Write to Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, PO BOX 3008, Princeton, NJ 08543-3008 or visit ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=99 This college fair is hosted by 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. and will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 30 colleges including state universities, historically black colleges and universities, and military academies will be represented. ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=98 From UVA Admissions: Late last night [Jan 2] we experienced technical difficulties with our server which resulted in some students having problems submitting their on-line application by the January 2 deadline. In light of this event and the power outages in some areas of the country due to heavy snow, we ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=97 Seniors-- Reminder, the online application for the Bright Futures Scholarship is available at www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org It takes about 10 minutes to complete. Some common mistakes to avoid: Incorrect social security number Using a nickname instead of legal name Reversing numbers in DOB Incorrect date of graduation; ours is 05/30/2008 Giving a ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=96 Reinforcing its commitment to opportunity and excellence across the economic spectrum, Harvard announced a significant expansion of its 2004 financial aid initiative for low and middle-income families. Parents with incomes of less than $60,000 will no longer be expected to contribute to the cost of their children attending Harvard. In ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=95 We are gearing up to focus our attention on our two remaining application deadlines for freshman: February 1st and April 1st. We’ve already had a record number of applications for this time of the year, thus creating a very competitive applicant pool for fall and summer 2008. As ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=94 Students in the visual arts, music, dance, and theatre can compete for $1,000 awards. An application for this award is available online at http://www.excelined.org. Deadline is January 11. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=93 Applicants must be a dependent child of a full-time employee of Duval County Public Schools, who lives at home; a US citizen and Florida resident, and planning to attend school full time in the fall.  Deadline is March 14. Applications are in guidance - request a copy at http://cyberguidance.net/scholrequest.htm. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=92 2 students from Duval County will be nominated for this $1,000 scholarship. Each winner will be selected based upon the student's scholastic achievement, a minimum GPA of 3.0, contribution to society, and financial need. Deadline to the Stanton Guidance Office is February 4. Download an application from http://fasfepa.org/. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=91 This scholarship application is only available online at www.walmartfoundation.org. The award is $1,000. The deadline is January 14. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=90 FAPSC has many scholarships available at many of Florida's trade, technical, business schools and colleges. Applications are available at www.fapsc.org. Deadline is March 7. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=89 All men are required to register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday, even though there is no draft. Registration forms are available through Mr. Turba, on the Internet at www.sss.gov or at your local post office. THIS IS A LAW!! It is not an option. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=88 The scholarship program of the Florida Mineral Association will award at least 4- $500 scholarships to be used at a college in Florida. Requirements involve an essay on 1 of 5 topics related to the use of minerals, a 1000 SAT or 21 ACT, a C+ average. Deadline is February ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=87 The Lawson Endowment Program at Stetson University is an $11,000 per year scholarship, renewable for four years. The Lawson scholar should not only be a person of deep intellectual curiosity and passionate faith, but a person committed to the practical application of reasoned faith to the challenges of daily life. ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=86 This organization has scholarship houses at UF, FSU, FAMU, Florida Gulf Coast University, and Bethune Cookman. Students live rent-free in house with 15 - 20 other scholarship recipients. Each house elects officers for governance, meal planning/preparation and house chores. Worth $5,000 a year. Financial need is a must. Download an ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=85 The McKelvey Foundation provides a $10,000 scholarship to young entrepreneurial-minded students who have started their own business and would like to attend college. You must own your own business (non-profits accepted) and have at least 1 paid employee. Deadline is January 15. Apply online at www.mckelveyfoundation.org. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=84 What bugs you? Middleton Lawn & Pest Control wants to know and invites graduating high school seniors to enter the second annual "What's Bugging You?" Youth Achievement Award competition. Tell Middleton what bugs you about your daily life, current events, social issues, or anything else. You decide the topic and ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=83 The Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet sponsors a scholarship. You must be a member of a track team that will participate in this Invitational. See your coach for an application or request an application at http://cyberguidance.net/scholrequest.htm. Deadline is February 1. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=82 AKA has 2 academic scholarships: $10,000 to HBCU colleges only, and a $5,000 scholarship to the college of your choice. Eligibility: current resident of Duval County, US citizen, graduating female senior, 3.0 unweighted GPA, 940 SAT, 19 ACT, financial need, essay, photo, transcript. Deadline is February 15. Download the application ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=81 Applicants must demonstrate community involvement by being actively involved in a service organization or project that has a positive impact on the school and/or community. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Awards range from $10,000 to $20,000 over 4 years.  Stanton can nominate ONE student. See your counselor if you think ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=80 This scholarship ($5,000 per year) is a scholarship dedicated to assisting students with financial need. Requirements include: 2.75 GPA, and will attend an in-state public college or university. Applications will be available from January 1, 2008 - February 15, 2008. Complete your application online at www.kfcscholars.org. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=79 AXA will award up to $725,000 in scholarship this year to graduating seniors. AXA winners are student who set and reach ambitious goals, demonstrate drive and determination, respect for self, family and community, and the ability to succeed in college. Visit www.axa-achievement.com for details. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=78 Morehouse is having an information session on Wednesday, December 5, 7-9pm, at the Jacksonville Marriott, 4670 Salisbury Road. Find out about admission requirements, housing, financial aid, scholarships, and student life. RSVP by email to qjohnson@morehouse.edu (this notice was received on December 3 - sorry for lateness). http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=77 Many students are checking their application status screens, or are getting emails from colleges that state their applications are incomplete. These notifications are not totally accurate. Here is the process we use in Guidance: - when a transcript and counselor's form is requeste, we look first at the deadline for the ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=76 This program rewards students who have best demonstrated a commitment to community service, positive attitude, leadership skills, and academic achievement. The award is $1,000. Stanton can nominate ONLY ONE student. See your counselor by December 3 if you would like to be nominated. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=75 The Florida State Service Scholarship Program recognizes students demonstrating a strong commitment to community service. The award is $2,400/yr and may be renewed by meeting published criteria. Requirements include enrollment as a full time student, maintaining a 2.75 GPA, performing fifty hours of approved service during the first semester and ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=74 This is a scholarship that is geared to students who work part time in high school. Criteria: 2.5-3.5 GPA, work 15 hours per week 40 weeks per year, community service, recommendation, financial need. Award is for $1,000. Deadline is February 15. Apply online at www.bk.com/scholars. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=73 We spend a lot of time on our part of each application. We want to make sure our part gets to the college before the deadline. If you are working on any college applications with a deadline of January 1 or any date that occurs during our winter break, you ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=72 Must be planning to major in education, teach in Florida, and have financial need. 1000 SAT or 22 ACT. Awards vary in amounts. Applications in guidance. Deadline to guidance is January 17. Request an application at http://cyberguidance.net/scholrequest.htm. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=71 They are offering 4 - $2,000 scholarships. An application and essay are required. The essay is: "Please describe in 600 words or less your goals and what course you have plotted to reach them. Tell us what you want to be, why, and what steps you're taking to reach your ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=70 This scholarship is available to a graduating high school senior who is entering his or her freshman year at an accredited college who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit and initiative through examples such as: starting his/her own business; participating in organization susch as DECA, Junior Achievement, Future Business Leaders of America, Future ... http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=69 FIU offers many scholarships ranging in value from $1,000 to $5,000. Apply online at www.fiu.edu/~admiss/apply. http://stantoncollegeprep.org/Activities/Seniors/?p=68