September Scholarship Newsletter
Name
Scholarship Information
SunTrust Off to
College Scholarship
Sweepstakes
http://www.suntrusteducation.com
(30) $500 Award
Two winners will be randomly chosen every two weeks
throughout the sweepstakes period.
National College
Match
http://www.questbridge.org/ncm
Tuition and fees
Room and board
Books and supplies
Travel expenses
Shout it Out
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com
$1,500 Award
Criteria
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Deadline
Must be a high school senior
Student must attend a 2 or 4
public college/university located
in the U.S.
Sept. 14, 2015
• Must be a high school senior
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Residents
• Admission to one of Quest Bridge’s
partner colleges
• Top 5-10% of graduating class
• Minimum SAT 1250 or ACT 27
• Financial Need
• Essay (250 words or less)
• Legal Resident of (50) U.S. states
• Must enroll no later than the fall of
2021 in a college or university
Sept. 28, 2015
Apply Online
Apply Online
Sept. 30, 2015
Apply Online
Additional Scholarships and Financial Aid Sites
http://www.collegefund.com
http://www.studentscholarships.org
http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.com
http://www.college-athletic-scholarships.com
http://www.college-scholarships.com
http://www.scholarships.com
http://www.fastweb.com
http://www.ed.gov
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com
http://www.cashe.com
http://www.Finaid.org
http://www.collegesportsscholarship.com
http://www.unusualscholarships.com
http://www.freshinfo.com
http://www.gocollege.com
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
http://www.collegeboard.com
Florida Scholarship Programs
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
High school seniors must meet academic criteria, minimum ACT or SAT or PERT test scores and complete minimum volunteer service
hours. Students can apply after December 1 and prior to graduating.
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm
Florida Incentive Scholarship Program
High school graduates must achieved the National Merit or National Achievement Scholar designation and enroll in a full-time
baccalaureate degree program at an eligible Florida postsecondary institution.
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/factsheets/FIS.pdf
Jose Challenge Grant Fund
Hispanic-American students who meet scholastic requirements and demonstrate financial need.
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/factsheets/JoseMarti.pdf
Rosewood Family
Provides scholarship assistance to descendants of Rosewood families affected by the incidents of January 1923, who attend an eligible
college or university in Florida.
http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/factsheets/Rosewood.pdf
Scholarship for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans
Provides scholarship assistance for dependent children and spouses of Florida veterans.
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org/pdf/CSDDVServicemembers.pdf
Federal Scholarships
ROTC
The Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines) may offer up to a four-year scholarship that pays full college tuition plus a
monthly allowance. These scholarships are very competitive and based on the following criteria: GPA, class rank, ACT or SAT scores and
physical requirements. Peterson's Get a Jump! Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's, 2007. 86.
Federal Agencies
Federal agencies-such as the CIA, NASA, Department of Agriculture and Office of Naval Research-offer an annual stipend. In return,
student must become employed for a certain number of years. Peterson's Get a Jump! Lawrenceville, NJ: Peterson's, 2007. 86.
Athletic Scholarships
Division I and II schools offer athletic scholarships. Division III schools offer academic scholarships only. NCAA members provide more
than $1.5 billion in athletics scholarships annually. Division I and II provide student-athlete with tuition and fees, room board and books.
http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
United States Service Academy Opportunities
Who Can Apply?
Raising 2015-2016 juniors and seniors in high school
Students must be a citizen of the United States
Meet General Qualification
Medical Exam
ACT PLUS Writing and/or SAT
Must Receive a Congressional Nomination from one of the following:
Representative in congress
U.S. Senator
Vice President of the United States
Getting Started:
http://www.defense.gov/faq/pis/20.html
Academy Day
US Representative Ted S. Yoho, DVM will be hosting an Academy Day on September 12 th at Buchholz High school in Gainesville, Florida
from 9:00am - 12:30pm during which representatives from each academy will present information on the admission process, requirements,
and opportunities available. Please contact your school counselor for more information.
Admission Deadlines
Be sure to visit the Financial Aid page of your school of choice. Each college or university has its own scholarships and
deadlines to apply.
PLEASE LET MRS. MORALES KNOW ONCE YOU HAVE RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP OR ADMISSION TO
A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND BRING A COPY OF YOUR ADMISSIONS ACCEPTANCE LETTER TO
THE GUIDANCE OFFICE.
MIDDLEBURG HIGH SCHOOL
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