See Mrs. Payne for Lawson State Community College scholarship applications. Scholarships start at a 3.0 GPA. Deadline is April 15.
STEM Camp
Jefferson State Community College is holding a free STEM Camp June 20-23 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Explore exciting careers in robotics, manufacturing, automotive technology, and many more. Hear from industry leaders about what they look for in potential employees and the types of jobs they have available. To be eligible, you must be entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in Fall 2016 and have an interest in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, or math. Applications can be found online at www.jeffersonstate.edu/manufacturing or get a hard copy by calling 205-856-7848. The packet must be returned by 4:00 p.m. on April 15, 2016.
UAH College of Nursing open house
The University of Alabama at Huntsville is holding a College of Nursing open house March 11th, 2016, and April 5th, 2016. To register for the event, go to www.uah.edu/nursing/open-house.
Local Scholarship Application
The local scholarship application is now available in my office. The application and supporting documents should be turned in by April 4th, 2016.
SCEA Scholarship
Each year Shelby County Education Association awards a select number of scholarships to members and to senior students of members. To be considered, SCEA members in good standing must complete the appropriate form and submit all required materials on or before the March 10 deadline.
Please see the attached application. SCEA Senior Scholarship Application 2016
Psi Xi Omega AKA Sorority Scholarship
AKA is proud to announce the availability of two $1000 scholarships for fall 2016. To qualify, the applicant must:
Be an African American female graduating from a Shelby County high school
Possess a 3.0 cumulative GPA
Be attending an accredited 4 year college or university in the fall of 2016
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See Mrs. Payne for an applicaton.
Scholarships, Scholarships!
The 7 scholarships below all have deadlines within the next 30-60 days.
- February 2016 SP Scholarship – $10,000 – 10 Awards (Deadline: February 29, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
Students must be attending an accredited post-secondary institution by the fall of 2016 at the latest and must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a program that is at least two years in length.
Applications can be found by going to:
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- Louie Family Foundation Scholarships – $4,000 – 25 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
The Kim and Harold Louie Family Foundation anticipates awarding approximately $100,000 in scholarships in 2016. This scholarship is for high school seniors and students who will be attending a college or university in the United States as a freshman during the 2016-2017 academic year.
Applications can be found by going to:
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- VIP Scholarship – $5,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: March 31, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
To be eligible for the VIP $5000 scholarship you must be at least 13 years of age or older and currenlty in high school, college, or a technical school.
Applications can be found by going to:
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- Sleeklens Scholarship – $2,000 – 3 Awards (Deadline: March 31, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
Sleeklens is proud to announce its academic scholarship program for 2016. Three winners will each receive $2000 to will cover their academic expenses for the 2016 academic year. At Sleeklens, we believe individual effort and brilliance should be rewarded, and, because of our strong sense of community responsibility, we play a big role in giving back to the community.
Applications can be found by going to:
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- Gloria Barron Scholarship Prize – $5,000 – 25 Awards (Deadline: April 15, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
The Barron Prize welcomes applications from public-spirited young people who are, on our April 15 deadline:
A) Between the ages of 8 and 18 (not yet age 19)
B) Permanent residents of and currently residing in the U.S.A.
C) Currently working on an inspiring service project or have done so within the past 12 months
Applications can be found by going to:
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- YDI Scholarships – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 15, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
A) You must be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories
B) You must be 16 years of age or older
C) You must either be enrolled now, or will be enrolled in a qualified high school, college or university within the United States.
Applications can be found by going to:
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- Caption Scholarship – $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: May 31, 2016)
Student Eligibility:
Student must be attending college/university no later than the fall of 2016 and submit a caption in the comment section of any post on the Odenza Facebook page, prior to the May 31st, 2016 deadline.
Applications can be found by going to:
Jeff State Preview Day
Jefferson State Community College will be hosting Preview Day for all graduating seniors who are interested in attending Jeff State. Preview Day begins at 9:00 a.m. The day will cover information about the enrollment process, financial aid, scholarships, career programs, and transfer programs. There will be a Q&A sessions, as well as interactive workshops with department faculty. Pizza and drinks will be provided for lunch.
PREVIEW DAY – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday, March 4 – Jefferson County Campus
Friday, March 11 – Chilton County Campus
Friday, March 18 – St. Clair County Campus
Friday, March 25 – Shelby County Campus
You may register for this event at www.jeffersonstate.edu/preview.
Herb Hanes – Bill Sparks Scholarship
The Ensley High School Alumni Association is receiving applications for the Herb Hanes – Bill Sparks Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship will be paid to any Alabama college or university of the winner’s choice to be used for tuition and books. To qualify for the scholarship, the senior applicant must have:
- Participated in varsity athletics or in an athletic related activity (cheerleader, trainer, dance team, etc.) at a Jefferson or Shelby County high school.
- Been accepted into a 4 year Alabama college or university.
- Completed all required forms.
The deadline for receiving applications is April 20, 2016.
See Mrs. Payne for an application.
Mr. Burch Formal Wear Scholarship
Mr. Burch Formal Wear will choose scholarship recipients based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, financial need, and volunteer service. See Mrs. Payne for an application. The application deadline is March 31.