Shelby County High School Counselor's Blog

Birmingham Chapter of AABE Scholarships

The Birmingham Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) consists of two scholarship opportunities.  AABE is an organization of energy professionals dedicated to ensuring the input of African Americans and other minorities into the discussion and development of energy policies, regulations, R&D technologies and environmental issues.  One of the purposes of AABE is to encourage minority students to pursue careers in energy-related fields and to provide scholarships for such students.

1. The Premier Aware of $5,000 is awarded to a high school senior with a GPA of B or better who demonstrates superior achievement and community involvement.  AABE-Scholarship Application
2. The Principal’s Choice Award of $750 is awarded to a striving C-student who exhibits potential for success in college.  Applicants for this award must be recommended by thier attending school’s principal or assistant principal in the form of a letter to be submitted to AABE.                    AABE-Principal’s Choice Scholarship Application

Deadline for the applications no later than March 15, 2018.

For more information click on link below.

birmingham@aabe.org

 

American Society of Civil Engineers Scholarship

The Birmingham Branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is offering a scholarship to high school seniors throughout Central Alabama.  The scholarship is restricted to students who attend a civil engineering program at a university or college in Alabama that has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology-Engineering Accreditation Commission (ABET-EAC).

The Birmingham Branch ASCE scholarship application deadline is March 31, 2018.

For more information click on the link below.

http://birmingham.alabama-asce.org/scholarship/

Applications:  American Society of Civil Engineers

The Wilsonville United Methodist Women offer a $500 scholarship in memory of Marylou Kelley.

Click on the link below or pick up an application in the counseling office.

Completed applications and required documentation must be submitted before April 15, 2018.

Marylou Kelley Scholarship Application

 

 

Junior Girls!!

American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State

The American Legion Auxiliary’s marquee Girls State program is one of the most respected and coveted experiential learning programs presented in the United States.

The program epitomizes the ALA’s mission to honor those who have brought us our freedom through our enduring commitment to develop young women as future leaders grounded in patriotism and Americanism. The young women become knowledgeable of the democratic process and how our republic form of government works at the state and national levels.

Alabama Girls State is a week-long, fun-filled, hands-on learning opportunity for some of the best and brightest young women in the State of Alabama. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA), Alabama Girls State is a premier youth leadership program which offers a one-of-a-kind experience to its delegates.

The 76th Session of ALA Alabama Girls State will be held on the campus of
​The University of Alabama June 10-15, 2018.

For more information go to the counselors’ office.

The deadline to register is May 11, 2018.

http://www.alabamagirlsstate.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mississippi State University-Spring Preview Days

March 19th and March 26th

There is a $10 charge per person.  Students will receive a packet of information and a t-shirt for participation.  Lunch will be provided.  Space is limited.

Online registration goes live on February 15th @ 9 am.

Click link below for more information.

http://springpreview.msstate.edu

 

Mississippi State University Orientation

Students must be admitted to MSU in order to register for and attend orientation.

Click link below for more information.

Mississippi State Orientation

Register online:  http://orientation.msstate.edu

 

Shelby County Education Association Scholarship–$1,000

Click link for application.

SCEA Senior Scholarship Application 2018

ACT Prep Workshop

Date:  March 3, 2018

Time:  9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Place:  SCISC (Shelby County Instructional Services Center)  601 1st St S, Alabaster, AL 35007

Presenter:  Sycamore Learning Company

Students need to go to the Sycamore website to register and pay online.

http://www.sycamorelearning.com

 

 

Attention Juniors!!

The Alabama Governor’s School will be held June 17th-29th at Samford University.  The Governor’s School offers academically strong Alabama high school juniors an opportunity to participate in a short residential program of stimulating academic and extra-curricular activities.

This year, the program theme will be “American Vision:  World View”.  Each participant will take one morning and one afternoon seminar that will focus on challenging and expanding his or her worldview.  The courses include, but are not limited to, fine arts, web design, modern legal systems, research science, business, and medicine.  All courses are small and designed to stimulate interaction with professors and fellow students.

Vist the link below for more information and forms.

http://www.alabamags.org/nominate/nomination-packet/

 

Sorority 101

Junior and senior girls are invited to learn all there is to know about Greek life at Sorority 101, Sunday, April 22nd.  The event is at Samford University from 3 pm-5 pm.

Visit link below for more information.

https://birminghampanhellenic.com/sorority-101-event/