BLSA, a Chapter of NALS, Inc., the association for legal professionals, will award its Thomas E. Huey, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a high school senior in January 2017.

Scholarship applications will be accepted based upon 50% financial need, 40% grade point average (must be at least a 3.0), and 10% achievements and accomplishments. The application must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2016, and received by the Chairman no later than January 6, 2017.

See Mrs. Payne for an application.

Sycamore Learning Company is offering a “Prep for the Future” ACT seminar for Shelby county students on October 1st from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Shelby County Instructional Services Center in Alabaster.

The cost is $85. To register, go to www.prepforthefuture.com. Payment can be made online or you can bring a check to the seminar.

Flyers may be picked up in the counseling office.

The Linly Heflin Scholarship is a scholarship that grants four year scholarships in the amount of $4000 per year to a limited number of Alabama women who have both significant economic need and sound academic records.

Qualifications for the scholarship are:
*Scholarships are restriced to Alabama women who are U.S. citizens.
*Scholarship recipients must attend a 4 year Alabama college or university accredited by SACS.
*Recipients must have a minimum ACT score of 23.
*Recipients must have documented financial need and academic proficiency.

Applications can be downloaded at www.linlyheflin.org.

The completed application form and supporting documents, must be mailed and postmarked by January 9, 2017.

See Mrs. Payne if you need additional information.

The Smith Scholarship Foundation is an Accountability Scholarship Program providing assistance to High School Seniors who have given back to their community through volunteer activities or care of family while overcoming financial and personal challenges.

The SSF Programs provide up to $15,000 a year in financial assistance plus opportunities for study abroad.

Please visit www.smithscholarships.com for additional information and to apply.

Deadline to apply: December 1st, 2016
Proof of filing FAFSA must be submitted with the scholarship application.
Letters of recommendation must be submitted by: January 15, 2017

The University of Montevallo Office of Partnerships and Outreach is proud to announce the Fall 2016 ACT Prep Session for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. See attached flyer

This session, being held on Saturday, October 15th from 8:00am – 4:30pm, will provide students with test taking strategy for each section of the ACT test. One point can make the difference in your child receiving a scholarship!

Participation fee is $100 and students receiving free or reduced lunch will receive a 20% scholarship.

For more information and to register visit: http://www.montevallo.edu/academics/experience-learning/partnerships/act-prep/.

Calera Wal-Mart is looking for students to fill night and weekend shifts, no more than 4 hours. If you are interested, please contact Jonathan at the Calera Wal-Mart at (205) 668-2821.

All juniors should have received a SCYL packet through email. You may also pick up a packet in the counseling office. The application deadline is October 7.

The PSAT will be given on October 19. Any sophomores or juniors who wish to take the test should sign up in the counseling office. There is a $15 fee. The deadline to sign up is August 31. The PSAT is a National Merit Scholarship qualifying test.

SIGN UP AT WWW.ACTSTUDENT.ORG

Test Date: SEPTEMBER 10

Registration Deadline: August 5

Late Registration Period (late fee required): August 6-19

Photo upload deadline: September 2

Test Date: OCTOBER 22

Registration Deadline: September 16

Late Registration Period (late fee required): September 17-30

Photo upload deadline: October 14

Test Date: DECEMBER 10

Registration Deadline: November 4

Late Registration Period (late fee required): November 5-18

Photo upload deadline: December 2

Test Date: FEBRUARY 11

Registration Deadline: January 13

Late Registration Period (late fee required): January 14-20

Photo upload deadline: February 3

Test Date: APRIL 8

Registration Deadline: March 3

Late Registration Period (late fee required): March 4-17

Photo upload deadline: March 31

Test Date: JUNE 10

Registration Deadline: May 5

Late Registration Period (late fee required): May 6-19

Photo upload deadline: June 2

YMCA of Greater Birmingham Hargis Retreat is accepting applications for lifeguards at the Chelsea location. Training is provided and will begin in May. Summer season is May 20 – August 5. There are also opportunities for weekend shifts in the fall months. Contact John Tilton at 205-678-6512 or jtilton@ymcabham.org for information and an application.