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New Admission Requirements from Auburn
I wanted to update you on a few things new for this year.
Additional information form as part of the application – this form allows us to know about an applicant’s activities and leadership during high school. Adobe 7.0 or higher is required to successfully process this form. The form may also be saved and e-mailed to admform@auburn.edu.
Writing portion of the ACT OR SAT is required for a complete application that can be reviewed for acceptance. This score will be used for assessment purposes only and not for admissions decisions or scholarship awards. If ACT is used and is taken multiple times, the writing portion only has to be included one time.
Application fee of $40.00 may be paid online with Visa or MasterCard
The Auburn Bulletin is now conveniently available on-line at www.auburn.edu/bulletin.
The link to our admissions page is www.auburn.edu/admissions. Check out the link “Find your Admissions Advisor” for all of our recruitment staff
http://www.auburn.edu/admissions
NEW SCHOLARSHIP
Just to let you know about a new scholarship opportunity that the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of South Alabama will be offering for incoming freshmen this fall. These scholarships are available to students who enroll at USA, have a minimum composite ACT score of 22, and declare a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Information Technology. Students that enter the program as Computer Sciences General Studies will also be eligible for consideration. The scholarships range in amounts from $500 to $1,000. The application can be printed from the website (www.cis.usouthal.edu) under “Scholarship Information”. Completed applications and transcripts must be postmarked by May 9.
http://www.cis.usouth.edu
Scholarship Search Engines
Fastweb
Register here to receive scholarship information by email.
http://www.fastweb.com
FinAid
Find out information about scholarships and scholarship scams!
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/
College Data
Very helpful information on financing your college education.
http://www.collegedata.com/cs/main/main_pay_tmpl.jhtml?Referrer=OvScholar
SallieMae Foundation
Search here for scholarship information.
http://www.salliemae.com/before_college/students_plan/free_money/scholarships/scholarships.htm
College View
This website lets you search for specific college information and allows you to identify colleges that fit your needs and desires. You can also find financial aid information and employment opportunities after college.
http://www.collegeview.com
College Apps
This website includes information on everything from initially looking at colleges to preparing applications and applying for financial aid and scholarships.
http://collegeapps.about.com
Native Culture
This website lists over 100 other educational resource links. There is access to Native American student organizations as well as information on Native American schools and programs.
http://www.nativeculture.com
Unusual Scholarships
Scholarships for people 4'10 or less in height,women who are 5'10 or taller, and men who are 6'2 or taller, and many more.
http://www.collegegold.com/scholarships
Unusual Scholarships
Scholarships for left-handed people, Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year, The Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest & more.
http://www.monster.com
Scholarships for Average Students
Ordinary students often ask whether there are any scholarships available to students who don't have an A average. This page lists some scholarships for average students. Although these scholarships don't require a high GPA, they do require excellence in a non-academic area. Every scholarship sponsor is trying to find the students that best fulfill their selection criteria.
http://www.collegegold.com/scholarships/averagescholarships
College.com
One of the most comprehensive college home page search sites with a data base of more than 3,000 colleges.
http://www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/univ.html
Out of State Colleges/Universities
Princeton University
Applicants receive aid based on their families’ financial need. We do not use income cutoffs when determining whether to award aid. Our financial aid counselors carefully review each family's individual circumstances using the information provided on the Princeton Financial Aid Application. Any student whose family feels unable to afford the full cost of attendance is encouraged to apply for aid.
In general, here is what you can expect:
Lower-income families (yearly income less than $53,500)
Financial aid packages typically cover the majority of educational costs through a combination of grants and student earnings. For the most economically disadvantaged families, parents are not expected to contribute to the cost of college; for others, parents' contributions may range from $500 to $3,000.
Average grant (based on Class of ’11): $43,900
Moderate-income families (yearly income between $53,500 and $75,000)
These families are expected to contribute more to the cost of college than lower-income families, but 100 percent of moderate-income families typically qualify for aid and students receive substantial grants.
Average grant (based on Class of ’11): $38,300
Middle-income families (yearly income between $75,000 and $150,000)
A pressing concern nationally is how middle-income families can continue to afford rising college costs. Princeton's aid program is doing an excellent job of addressing this concern, with more than 90 percent of students from this income bracket typically qualifying for aid.
Average grant (based on Class of ’11): $27,300
Higher-income families (yearly income above $150,000)
In a need-based aid system, higher-income families are asked to contribute more, and therefore they qualify for less aid. Some families who apply for aid are judged to have adequate resources to cover college costs and are not offered an aid package. However, in the Class of ’11 more than 80 percent of aid applicants from families with incomes between $150,000 and $200,000 received awards with grants averaging $17,100. Even among families with incomes above $200,000, one third of those who applied for aid received packages averaging $12,800. In most cases, these families have more than one child in college or other special circumstances that affect their eligibility for aid.
Use the Princeton Financial Aid Estimator for an indication of how much aid you may be eligible to receive.
http://www.princeton.edu
Harvard College
Financial aid is more widely available than most families expect. We determine need based on a variety of family circumstances, not income alone. Even families with annual incomes exceeding $130,000 (U.S.) may qualify for scholarship aid.
http://www.harvard.edu
Bethel College
McKenzie, Tennessee
http://www.bethel-college.edu/admissions
Argosy University
Argosy University's American School of Professional Psychology
http://www.go-nashville.argosy.edu
American Indian Scholarships
AIEF Scholarships
The American Indian Education Foundation offers over 150 scholarships to Native American Students every year. Students must be from a state or federally recognized tribe. In addition to scholarship funding, AIEF provides mentoring and support for students receiving the scholarship.
http://www.aiefprograms.org
American Indian College Fund
A variety of scholarships are available to Native American undergraduate students attending a tribal college.
http://www.collegefund.org
Catching the Dream
Three different scholarships are available to students majoring in education, business, science, or engineering. Applicants must be enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply. Approximately 250 awards are given yearly of $500-$5,000.
http://www.catchingthedream.org
Indian Health Service Scholarship Program
IHS offers a variety of scholarships available to enrolled members of state or federally recognized tribes, who are majoring in any health related pre-professional program. Priority is given to students who will be working on a reservation.
http://www.ihs.gov
Native American Education Grants
Available to enrolled members of federally recognized tribes. Approximately 40 awards are given each year of $200-$3,000. Deadline is June 1st of each year.
http://www.pcusa.org/financialaid
US BIA Indian Higher Education Grants
Available to Native Americans of any major. Applicants must be enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. Approximately 1,200 awards are given yearly of $300-$900. Deadlines for awards vary.
http://www.oiep.bia.edu/programs
Cherokee Nation Scholarship Program
Available to enrolled members of the Cherokee Nation who don't qualify for a federal Pell Grant. Approximately 1,600 awards are given yearly of $1,000 per semester. Deadline is June of each year.
http://www.cherokee.org
ACT
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Test Prep Tips
http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/index.html
The ACT
Visit this website to register for the test, get test dates & deadlines and much more!
http://www.actstudent.org/
Scholarships (Check Often for updates!)
Kids' Chance Scholarship
The Kids' Chance Scholarship fund was established to provide scholarships to studnets who have had a parent killed or permanently disabled in an on-the-job accident. Apply online.
http://www.alfinc.org/kidschance.cfm
McDonald's Education Scholarships
Must be currently employed at a McDonald's restaurant and have at least four months continuous employment at the time of application. 15 hours per week.
http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/good/people/scholarship.html
Target Community Service Scholarships
Target offers scholarships to students with records of outstanding community service.
http://www.target.com/target_group/community_giving/scholarship_rules.jhtml
AXA Community Scholarship
Must print application from website.
http://www.axaonline.com/axa/about-us/docs/08-Comm-App-597.doc
Jackie Robinson foundation Minority Scholarship
Available to High School Seniors entering an accredited college or university as freshmen. Students must be an ethnic minority. Approximately 100 need-based awards of up to $6,000 are given yearly.
http://www.jackierobinson.org
Keppra Scholarship
Applicants may apply who have epilepsy or have a family member with epilepsy.
http://www.kepra.com/pc/helpful_resources/5989_Application.pdf
Robert C. Byrd Scholarship
This program, which is federally funded and state-administered, is designed to recognize exceptionally able high school seniors who show promise of continued excellence in postsecondary education. The Department awards funds to state education agencies (SEAs), which make scholarship awards to eligible applicants. Students receive scholarships for college expenses.
http://www.ed.gov/programs/iduesbyrd/index.html
National FFA Organization Scholarships
Each year, the National FFA Organization awards about $2 million in scholarships. There are many types of scholarships to fit the diversity of FFA members and non-members. Scholarships are given for a wide variety of experiences, career goals and higher education plans. Different awards may be used at colleges, universities and post secondary agricultural programs.
Scholarships are sponsored by numerous businesses through the National FFA Foundation with new scholarships added each year.
Scholarship information will be updated in November of 2008.
http://www.ffa.org
KFC Colonel's Scholars
The online scholarship application will be available from December 1, 2008, to February 10, 2009. Awards are up to $20,000.
http://www.kfcscholars.org
Jackson County Farmers Federation/Alfa
Alabama Farmers Federation/Alfa makes scholarships available to selected new and presently enrolled Auburn University students majoring in any curriculum in the College of Agriculture. See Mrs. Gann for an application. The deadline is December 1, 2008. Students must apply separately for admissions to Auburn.
http://
TVA Scholarships
Deadline to apply is January 12, 2009.
http://www.tva.gov/75th/scholarship.htm
National Co-op Scholarships
To qualify, students must have a GPA of 3.5 or better, complete all the required admissions applications material & be accepted for the 2009-2010 academic year at one of the National Commission Partner Institutions listed. Early applications are encouraged! Deadline to apply is February 15,2009.
http://www.co-op.edu
Pro-Earth Scholarship
Pro-Air Services, Inc. has created a scholarship opportunity for area high school seniors. The scholarship is named the “Pro-Earth Scholarship.” The scholarship will be a $2,000.00 scholarship. It will be awarded to an area high school senior who meets the following criteria:
Plans to attend a technical, two year or four year college upon graduation from high school.
Maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher and/or a score equal to or greater than 24/1650 on the ACT/SAT.
Provides a written essay that defines a Pro-Earth person.
Provides our organization with Pro-Earth recommendations that can be implemented following being named the award recipient.
Mail completed essay and letter from high school guidance counselor (with contact information) certifying GPA/Test Scores and post secondary education plans to:
Pro-Air Services, Inc.
C/O Pro-Earth Scholarship
PO Box 5054
Decatur, AL 35601
Post marked deadline for applicants will be December 6th, 2008. Winner of the Pro-Earth Scholarship to be named January 12th, 2009.
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The College Prowler Monthly Scholarship
The College Prowler Monthly Scholarship is available to current high school and college students. You must submit a college application essay that is your original work and not previously published through print or electronic medium. The essay can be on any topic and could be an essay you wrote for a class, another scholarship, the school paper, an admissions essay, etc. Just make sure the essay is 1,000 words or less. Also, you must be a legal resident of the United States to be eligible for this award. Deadline is November 30, 2008.
http://collegeprowler.com/scholarship
National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarships
The National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be involved in school activities, and demonstrate community involvement and ability as a leader to be eligible for this award. The deadline is January 1, 2009.
http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/xtreme/scholarships.html
Being an American Essay Contest
The Being an American Essay Contest is available to students in grades nine through twelve. To enter the contest you must compose an original essay on the topic "Being an American: Explore the Values that Unite Us." In your essay you must answer the question: "What civic value(s) do you believe are the most essential to being an American?" You must support your response with references to a Founding document (from the years 1760-1800) as well as a figure from American history exemplifying the civic values you describe. The essay must be no longer than 750 words and must be submitted by your teacher through the Being an American Web site. Also, you must be under the age of 19 at the end of the contest period. The deadline is December 1, 2008.
http://www.beinganamerican.org
The SMART Scholarship for Service Program
The SMART Scholarship for Service Program is available to undergraduate and graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. You must be a U.S. citizen or national and be at least 18 years of age to be eligible. This program provides students with a stipend (starting between $25,000 and $41,000 per year), full tuition, health coverage, book allowance of $1000 and other education expenses. An employment opportunity with the Department of Defense is also possible. The deadline is December 15, 2008.
http://www.asee.org/fellowships/smart
Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative
The Electric Cooperative Foundation Scholarship Program will award a $1,000 scholarship to one student living in the co-op service area. Please note that completed applications must be mailed o the Montgomery address provided inside the application and NOT to the co-op office in Rainsville. Incomplete applications will not be considered. See Mrs. Gann for an application. The deadline is March 13, 2009.
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Jackson County Child Nutrition Scholarship
The Jackson County Child Nutrition Scholarship is a one-time scholarship paid directly to the student. To be eligible, the Senior must have participated in either the Talent Show or the Miss Sand Mountain Pageant, or worked as a volunteer at either. Please see Mrs. Gann for an application. The deadline is April 24, 2009.
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NEVCO Scholar-Athlete Scholarship
The NEVCO Scholar-Athlete Scholarship is for full time study leading to an undergraduate degree and is open to students attending a high school or who will attend a college that uses a NEVCO Scoreboard, Message Center or Vieo Display. Those eligible to apply are students who have achieved a 3.25/4.0 cumulative grade point average (or the equivalent);participated in varsity level(or the equivalent)athletics; and who are attending a high school or who will attend a college that has a NEVCO Scoreboard, Message Center or Video Display. (25) $1,000 awards will be awarded. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2009.
http://www.nevco.com
NACC Drama Scholarship Auditions
Northeast Alabama Community College is offering 15 FULL TUITION scholarships to NACC. Open to all students, not only theater majors! For more information, call (256)638-4418 ext. 218 or (256)228-6001 ext. 218. Auditions are February 20 from 1-6 p.m. at the Tom Bevill Lyceum at NACC.
http://www.nacc.edu
Jackson County Education Association Scholarship
Please see Mrs. Gann for an application. Applicants must have 4 teachers survey sheets and a counselors survey sheet completed and a brief essay which details his/her career goals and plans for completion of these goals. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2009.
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AASOP District II
The Alabama Association of School Office Personnel-District II offers a $500 NEED based scholarship. Please see Mrs. Gann for an application and more information. Applications MUST be postmarked by March 27, 2009.
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Walt Hammer Heritage Award
Award Amount: $2,500. Any Jackson County High School Senior may apply by completing an application & writing an essay on given theme. Please see Mrs. Gann for an appliation and more information. Entries must be postmarked by March 30, 2009.
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Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship
Alpha Delta Kappa will sponsor a $500 scholarship this year. Please see Mrs. Gann for an application. Applications must be postmarked by April 24, 2009.
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Free Test Preparation
This link offers free test preparation for the ACT/SAT, standardized tests, remediation, etc...
http://www.march2success.com
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