Read
about several scholarships and essay contests
that are now available. They include the
Mary C. and William G. Drake Scholarship,
the Jeff Knowles Scholarship, The Chevron
Scholarship, the Discover Card Tribute
Award Scholarship, and the Fleet Reserve
Association Branch 8 Essay Contest.
Friends of
the Fair (Solano County &
Dixon May Faird) has $12,000 worth of
scholarship money available to award to
local college students who are planning
to major in Agriculture. Visit the official
web site for Friends
of the Fair to learn more about eligibility
requirements and application process.
Cal
State Summer School for the Arts:
Any interested students who have
talent in the fine, applied or performing
arts should apply. Deadline for applications
is usually in February and Financial
Aid is available.
Cal
State College Campus Events:
There is packet is available in the counseling
building which includes information on
Instant Admission days and open houses.
Remember many campuses will accept you
on-the-spot in the months of October and
November.
National
Alliance for Excellence: any U.S.
Citizen who is a high school senior planning
to attend full-time a college, university
or other institution of high learning.
Applications are now available.
Vallejo
Rotary Club Scholarships: High school
graduates planning to attend a 4-year
college/university are eligible. Applications
are now available in the counseling building.
The submission deadline is usually in
April.
UNICO
Scholarship: There are currently applications
available for 3 scholarships. Learn more
and/or get the applications in the counselors'
office. See Ms. Bowen for more information.
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Harvard's Tutition Announcement: Harvard University is offering FREE TUITION for students that have a family income below $40,000. Any student in excellent academic standing, nearing college, and meeting the max. income requirement should consider this opportunity. Harvard's Free Tuition announcement highlights failure of prestigious universities goal to enroll low-income students. Harvard announced that 'from now on, undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president, Lawrence H. Sommers, said "When only 10 percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution." If you or someone you know meets the criteria, tell them about this opportunity for FREE TUITION and NO LOAN PAYBACK opportunity. Visit the Harvard Financial Aid Website or call the school's financial aid office to learn more. Tel: (617)495-1581
http://admin-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAQ/
Clemson University's (Vermont) "Call Me Mister" program offers 4 years free tuition to qualified African-American males who plan to become teachers. Learn more about it by visiting the website.
CAL GRANTS are awarded in amounts as much as $9,700 free money to help pay for college.
10 Most Important Things You Need to Know!!
- A Cal Grant is Free money; you don't have to pay it back.
- You must complete and submit an application - the FAFSA
- You must file a verified GPA
- You must meet the deadline (March 2, 2006 of this year)
- Cal Grants are good at all U.C.s and C.S.U.s, private colleges, community colleges and most vocational schools in California.
- You must meet financial need requirements to qualify
- You must be a California resident
- You must have a GPA of 2.0 or better.
- Cal Grants are guarenteed to all qualified applicants
- You absolutely must meet the deadline or no Cal Grant awarded. No late submissions allowed. Current deadline is March 2, 2006.
For more information on Cal Grants visit the Calif. Student Aid Commision (CSAC) at www.csac.ca.gov
Looking for more support for your college edcuation? Visit the U.S. Department of Education's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Online application and online submissions possible. Deadlines are in June. |
Related Links
Scholarships Unique to Jesse Bethel Students
Pre-Senior Year, Summer Residence Opportunities High School Students
MIT: the Women's Technology Program of MIT is a 4-wk summer residence program to introduce high school girls to Electrical Engineering (EE) and Computer Science (CS). Any girl who is currently a high school junior, who demonstrates math and science ability and shows and interest in finding out about EE or CS is encouraged to visit the MIT website (link below) for more information and for an application form (applications are due in early Feburary). Classes are taught in a supportive environment by a staff of women MIT Phd candidates and undergraduates. The full-time academic pro am includes hands-on experiements and team-based projects in computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics. No prior experience in computer programming, electrical engineering, or physics is expected but applicants typically have strong academic records, esp. in math and science, indicating aptitude. 40 applications are accepted nationwide & applicants in financial need may request a fee waiver. http://wtp.mit.edu/ |
