JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN – OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011
SCHOLARSHIP NAME
AMOUNT
DEADLINE
University of South Florida Honors
College
$4000 ($500.00
per semester)
Not Stated
Collegiate Living Organization at UF
Low cost room
and board
Not stated
CRITERIA
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United Negro College Funds (Various
Scholarship Programs)
Varies
As early as Aug 26th
and as late as May
14th – depending
upon the program
(other various
deadlines)
Senior
3.7 GPA or higher
Planning to attend the Honors College at USF
1250 (math/verbal) SAT/29 ACT or higher
Students who do not meet the requirements but have
extraordinary life experiences might be admitted to the program at
the discretion of the program director. You can contact the
director to discuss options
 For more information and application go to
www.stpt.usf.edu/coas/honors
Senior planning to attending UF
Living organization designed to help worthy/needy students planning
to attend the University of Florida
It offers dormitory-style room and board similar to that which can be
found on campus at about half the price
Students are required to keep up the facility and govern themselves
Application is available online at http://www.cloliving.org
 High school senior
 Planning to attend one of the 39 UNCF’s member colleges or
universities (list available on website)
 Two (2) letters of recommendation
 One page essay on student’s community service
 2.5 GPA
 Some programs may ask for various other requirements
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Stokes Educational Program
Tuition, fees
and books
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11/15/11
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Susan G. Komen College Scholarship
Program
$10,000 for 4
years
11/15/11
Comcast Leaders and Achievers
Scholarship Program
$1,000
12/9/12
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These awards aid college students facing significant financial
burdens due to the loss of a parent (or guardian) to breast cancer
or their own breast cancer diagnosis at age 25 or younger.
 Student must attend a state university in pursuit of a bachelor’s
degree.
 Komen scholarship recipients are selected based on scholastic
achievement, community service, financial need and have
demonstrated leadership potential.
 Scholarship recipients serve as Komen Collegiate Ambassadors and
must volunteer their time to breast cancer awareness activities for
at least 20 hours per semester.
For more information and to apply for this scholarship, please visit
www.komen.org/scholarship.
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The NASSP/Herff Jones Principal’s
Leadership Award (PLA) Scholarship
(100) Ranging
from $1,000 to
12/2/11
Applications available online through www.uncf.org
There are numerous scholarship opportunities available to African
American students on this website.
Senior
U.S. citizen
3.0 unweighted
Eligible to be granted security clearance
SAT 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing), or ACT
of 25
Planning to major in computer science or computer/electrical
engineering
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Apply online at
http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/stokes.s
html
Senior
GPA 2.8 or higher
Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through work
experience
Strong commitment and involvement in community service
ONE nomination per school.
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Senior
Academic achievement
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$12,000
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Walter B. Arnold Youth Hall of Fame
(1) $1000.00
12/13/11
Americanism Essay Contest
(1) $10,000 (1)
$5,000
(1) $3,000
(1) $2,000
Savings Bonds
12/1/11
George W. Jenkins Scholarship at the
University of Miami
(3) $200,000
($50,000 per year)
covers annual
cost of tuition,
fees, on-campus
room and board,
books and
personal expenses
at UM
12/1/11
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Demonstrate leadership abilities in school activities or through
work experience
Strong commitment to and involvement in community service
Go to: http://www.nassp.org/tabid/2538/default.aspx
ONE nomination per school
Senior with a strong record of community service that must be
documented
 Essay required summarizing your project
 Must provide any documents, letters, awards, photos and news
clippings if available
 Two letters of recommendation
 Application can be downloaded at: www.youthhalloffame.org
 Only ONE nomination per school.
 Any secondary student grades 7-12 can participate
 350 word essay on the topic “What Patriotism Means To Me”.
Each entry must be accompanied with required information. Essay
cover online @
http://www.fra.org/Content/fra/AboutFRA/EssayContest/default.c
fm/
Senior who has successfully overcome significant adversity
3.75 unweighted GPA
Planning to attend UM
Completed application for Undergraduate Admission to UM
Academic excellence
Extracurricular activities
Transcript
SAT/ACT scores
High financial need (complete FAFSA)
U.S. citizen
Letters of recommendation (one from guidance counselor and two
from teachers, community leaders or employers) describing the
student’s academic promise, extracurricular activities and the adversity
he or she has overcome
Essay
Nomination form (to be completed by guidance counselor)
For more information and to download the nomination form please go
to www.miami.edu/admission/jenkins
Es el Momento Beca Univision
$5,000
12/15/11
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2011 NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award
From $1000$10,000
12/15/11
Senior
Latino
3.0 unweighted
Extracurricular activities
Application available at:
https://www.scholarshipaid.net/app/univision/
IMPORTANT: complete GPA certification form available
http://apply.hsf.net/docLib/20111031_1213_Univsion_GPA_Cert_For
m.pdf
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The Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship at
UM
Full tuition to UM
1/1/12
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Senior
Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, such as; starting
your own business, participation in organizations such as DECA,
Future Business Leaders of America, Junior Achievement and the
National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship or through
other activities
An officially established business is not a requirement
For an application and additional information visit website at:
www.NFIB.com/YEA
Be a high school senior
Be a citizen or permanent U.S. resident at the time of application
Have a B+/A- average or above
Have taken the SAT I or ACT no later than November of his/her
senior year (Minimum SAT I score is 1250*; minimum ACT score is
28)
Have submitted an application for admission to the University of
Miami Office of Admission
*Only math and critical reading.
Characteristics
Students who receive this scholarship typically fit most of the following
criteria:
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Promote Dr. Martin Luther King's vision of a diverse but unified
America
Demonstrate commitment to increasing opportunities for
underrepresented backgrounds, breaking down stereotypes and
enabling others to better understand persons of different races
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Florida State University (CARE Program)
Ford Salute to Education
Financial need is
not a
requirement, but
those who qualify
for financial aid
and have financial
need will have
100% of their cost
for the summer
term met from
non-loan sources.
Students who do
not qualify for
financial aid may
participate in the
program at
regular summerterm rates.
As early as possible
but no later than
1/18/12
(80) $1,000 for
Miami Dade
County
01/26/12
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and ethnicities
Will be the first family member to graduate from a college or
university
Belong to an underrepresented background and whose presence
will enhance the learning environment through increased cultural
diversity
Reside in a single parent home
Have challenged themselves and excelled academically Students
are not required to meet all characteristics.
Application available at Miami.edu/Hammond or at
http://www6.miami.edu/provost/oae/hammond/application.html
Senior
Planning to attend FSU
Student who may have been disadvantaged due to economic,
educational, or cultural circumstances
Minimum GPA 2.80 as calculated by FSU
SAT score of 1330 OR a composite score of 19 on the ACT
Essay 9In addition to the regular FSU essay)
The majority of participants selected will be first-generation
college students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds who
have demonstrated a strong desire to succeed.
Students are required to apply for financial aid, and those with
financial need will have 100% of their cost for the summer term
met from non-loan sources
Students who do not qualify for financial aid may participate in the
program at regular summer-term rates on a limited, first-come,
first-served basis
Students must apply for admission to FSU by the regular
notification date at www.admissions.fsu.edu/ but in addition,
students need to apply to the CARE program at www.care.fsu.edu
Senior
Applicants must be enrolled in a Miami-Dade or Broward County
public or private High School.
Applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA
Students must be a citizen or permanent resident with a U.S.
issued social security number
Scholarship applications will be judged based on the following
criteria:
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FIU Multicultural Programs and Services
(MPAS)
$8,000
($1,000 per
semester towards
tuition renewable
for four years)
01/31/11
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Golden Drum Scholarship at FIU
$10,000 ($1,250
per semester
towards tuition
renewable for
four years)
01/31/11
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Financial Need
Community Involvement
Academic Achievement
Demonstrated Leadership
Quality of Character
Life Goals & Interests
Obstacles Overcome
Meaningful Objectives Achieved
Students may apply for scholarships in only ONE of the following
categories:
ATHLETICS
ARTS
- Foreign Language/Language Arts
- Performing and Visual Arts
LEADERSHIP/SERVICE
SCIENCES
- Mathematics/Computer Science
- Natural Science
Application available at www.stescholarships.org
Senior
Student must have all their admission materials submitted to the
FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline
Must be a US citizen or resident alien
GPA of 3.2 or better
Must submit an essay outlining your personal mission statement
Must have a resume highlighting your high school
involvement/leadership, community service experience and
awards/honors
Must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor
or employer
This scholarship is open to all seniors that meet the minimum
criteria
Applications available at: www.fiu.edu/~mpas
Senior of Black/African descent
Student must have all their admission materials submitted to the
FIU Admissions Office prior to the scholarship deadline
Must be a US citizen or resident alien
GPA of 3.5 or better
Must submit an essay outlining your personal mission statement
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Bridge to the Baccalaureate Program
(Miami Dade College and the University
of Miami)
Two years full
tuition at Miami
Dade Honors
(separate
application
needed) and
opportunity to
take classes and
paid research at
UM
Preferably by
December, very
competitive (space
is limited)
Application
deadline is May 1
Elks National Foundation
Ranging from
$1,000 to $15,000
12/2/11
The AXA Achievement Scholarship AND
The AXA Community Scholarship
Programs
Achievement
Scholarships:
(52) $10,000
(10) $15,00
12/15/11
Must have a resume highlighting your high school
involvement/leadership, community service experience and
awards/honors
 Must submit a letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor
or employer
 This scholarship is open to all seniors that meet the minimum
criteria
 Applications available at: www.fiu.edu/~mpas
 Senior from an underrepresented minority group (Hispanic, Black,
Pacific Islander, and Native American) planning to continue studies
in Biomedical Science
 U.S. citizen or permanent residency status
 Planning to attend Miami- Dade Honors College the first two years
(separate application needed), then planning to transfer to the
University of Miami
 Through the Bridge Program you will receive college credit for
courses taken at UM while at MDC, be paid for the time you spend
conducting research in a UM lab, participate in seminars and
present at a national science meeting. Students that successfully
complete the Bridge Program and decide to transfer to UM have
the opportunity to become an HHMI scholar and/or an initiative for
Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) scholar. As an HHMI
and./or IMSD scholar, students will receive paid research
experiences.
 For application and future information please visit
http://mdc.edu/honorscollege/enrichment_bridges.asp
 Senior
 U.S. Citizen
 Application will be judged on: Scholarship, leadership, and financial
need
 Application available at: www.elks.org/enf/scholars
 Application must be submitted on or before the deadline to the
Elks Lodge closest to the student’s residence. Check with your local Elks
Lodge at www.elks.org/lodges
 High school senior planning to attend full time at a 2-year or 4-year
college/university in the Fall ‘12
 Personal statement regarding an outstanding achievement in a
non-academic activity or project. This may be a long term project
in the school, community or student’s place of employment
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Community
Scholarships:
(12) $2,000 in
Miami this
program launches
in November
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s High
School Scholarship Program and MANY
others targeting Hispanic students
(Various) $1,000$2,500
Earliest deadline is
DECEMBER 15TH –
many programs run
throughout the
year.
Haz La U – Make the U
Up to a $15,000 in
Educational Grant
or one of (10)
$2,500
12/31/2011
(5) $500
(1) $1000
(1) $5,000
First place winner
will also win a
$5,000 John
Hancock Freedom
529 College
Savings Plan and
all expense-paid
trip to Boston
01/07/12
2011 John F. Kennedy Profile in
Courage Essay Contest
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Resume of activities, awards, honors, and/or employment
Transcript
One appraisal
Applications and more information for both programs will become
available in the fall of 2011. Keep checking back with
http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/communityscholarships.html to be one of the 1st to apply!
 You can visit http://www.axa-equitable.com/axa-foundation/AXAachievement-scholarship.html to register and for more info on the
Achievement Scholarship!
 High school senior of Hispanic heritage
 U.S. citizen or permanent resident
 3.0 unweighted GPA
 Completed application
 Apply for financial aid after January 1, by filing the FAFSA, if
selected, student will be asked for SAR (report generated by
FAFSA)
 Transcript
 Recommendation
 Applications will become available September 1st go to
www.hsf.net to access MANY scholarship opportunities for
Hispanic students.
Hispanic students
Log on to www.colgate.com/hazlau and follow the application process
to submit 3 short essays (500 words or less)
For more information on the program call 877-473-4636 or visit
www.colgate.com/hazlau
 US high school students
 Past winners and finalists are not eligible
 Employees of Fidelity Investments and members of their families
are not eligible
 Write an original and creative essay no less than 1,000 words that
demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described
by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage
 Essays can be submitted on-line (preferred) or via regular mail by
the postmark date of January 7, 2012. All students must register
on-line at www.jfklibrary.org
Gates Millennium Scholars
Varies.
GMS program
includes
scholarship
opportunities to
cover tuition for
undergraduate
programs as well
as graduate and
post-graduate
resources and
conferences
Lombardi Scholarship at UF
Substantial
educational
stipend
2011 SAE Engineering Scholarships – 2
types:
Varies
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1/27/12
SAE Foundation –
01/15/2012
University
Sponsored –
12/15/2011
SAE Foundation Scholarships
University Sponsored
Scholarships
The Florida State University’s Service
Scholars Program
1/11/12 online
application or the
paper application
postmarked
(12) $2,400
annually
01/15/12
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Seniors who are African American, American Indian/Alaska Native,
Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American
 Must be a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United
States
 GPA 3.3 unweighted
 Planning to attend a U.S. accredited college or university as a full time,
degree-seeking freshman in the Fall of 2012
 Demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community
service, extracurricular or other activities
 Meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria (eligibility for the Pell
Grant can only be determined through the submission of FAFSA after
1/1/12)
 Application and nomination forms are available at www.gmsp.org. If
you have any questions please call 1-877-690-4677 or by email at
info@gmsp.org
 Senior planning to attend UF
 Exemplify a commitment to excellence, community service and
public responsibility
 ONE nomination per school
 Application
and
nomination
available
at:
http://www.honors.ufl.edu/Lombardi-and-Stamps-Scholars.aspx
 High school senior planning to earn a degree in engineering or a related
science (math, chemistry, physics, biology, technologies, computer
science)
 U.S. citizen
 Plan to enroll in an engineering program accredited by the Accreditation
Board for Engineering & Technology. For more information about
participating schools go to www.abet.org
 Essay
 Actual application & more info about GPA/SAT/ACT requirements
available at:
http://students.sae.org/awdscholar/scholarships/engscholar/
 High school senior who is applying & admissible to FSU
 Possesses a distinguished record of service along with a desire to
continue to learn through service oriented projects at FSU
 Completed application packet
 Resume of awards, honors, accomplishments etc…
 Two letters of recommendation
Application available online at:
Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Cash awards up to
$1,000
Postmarked by
1/31/12
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Nat Moore Scholarship Program
$10,000
($2,500 per year
for 4 years)
Received by
1/31/12
http://thecenter.fsu.edu/involved/programs/scholars.html
Students currently enrolled in grades 9th-12th
The candidate must have been actively involved in a volunteer activity
in the last 12 months that has had a significant, positive impact on race
relations — broadly defined — in his or her school or community.
To promote harmony, understanding, and respect among people of
different races by identifying students whose efforts have had a
significant, positive effect in their school communities
The supporter must be a teacher, community or religious leader or
other adult not related to the candidate who knows about the
candidate’s participation in the activity described in the application.
All winners will be notified in writing in early April.
For more information call 800-742-1036 or visit website at
www.princeton.edu/PrincetonPrize
 For extraordinary high school seniors from South Florida
 Completed and signed application
 An official high school transcript, which includes most recent
course work
 One letter of recommendation from an appropriate high school
teacher or administrator on school or business letterhead
 Extracurricular activities listing (described on Page 3 of the
application)
 A personal statement of 500 – 700 words (described on Page 4 of
the application)
 Signed Permission to Release Form
 One photograph (formal high school photograph preferred)
 Mail completed packet to:
Urban Scholarship Program
Nat Moore Foundation
16911 N.E. 6th Avenue
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
By 1/31/12 midnight
www.natmoorefoundation.net
info@natmoorefoundation.net
NROTC Scholarship Program
Full tuition,
books, fees and
other financial
benefits for four
years, up to
$180,000
1/31/12
KFC Colonel’s Scholars
Up to $20,000 for
tuition, fees,
textbooks, room
and board
2/8/12
National Co-op Scholarship
Ranging from
24,000 to $30,000
2/15/12
Mahatma Scholarship Program
(6) $2,000
2/15/12
 U.S. Citizen
 Not less than 17 years old by 9/1 of year starting college and no
more than 23 on June 30 of that year
 High school graduation or equivalency certificate by 8/1 of year of
entrance into four year NROTC scholarship program
 Physically qualified by Navy or Marine Corps standards
 Apply for and gain admission to NROTC colleges
 SAT score of 530 Verbal, 520 Math or ACT 21 Math, 22 English. If
you do not meet the test scores but are in the top 10% of your class
you still qualify
 Students will receive a $250 per month allowance which increases
as you progress through school.
 For more information or to start your NROTC application go to:
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
 Senior
 GPA 2.75
 Planning to attend a college or university within their state of legal
residence
 Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree
 U.S. citizen or permanent resident
 Demonstrate financial need
 Applications
available after
December 1, 2011
at
www.kfcscholars.org
 Senior
 Planning to apply to a school at one of the WACE Partner
Institutions (see website for listing including Drexel, Johnson and
Wales, Rochester Institute of Technology, etc)) www.co-op.edu
 Essay
 Application and more information at www.co-op.edu
 Essay: 150 to 250 words in English or Spanish
 Topic: “How do I believe my studies in college will change my life
“Como creo yo que mis studios universitarios cambiaran mi vida?”
 For more information including rules and to complete your entry
form go to www.mahatmarice.com/scholarship
ChairScholars Foundation’s Scholarship
(10) $3,000$5,000
02/15/12
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Friends of
440 Scholarship
Fund, Inc,
Amounts vary
and may be up to
$6,000 per year to
cover
tuition, books,
room, and board.
02/28/12
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Florida Memorial University
Department of Aviation and Safety
Not stated
3/1/12
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High school senior or college freshman who is physically challenged
(does not have to be in a wheelchair)
“B” high school average
300-500 word essay outlining student’s physical challenge & how it
has affected the student and his/her goals
Financial need (w/ copy of parents’ income tax)
Resume of honors & awards
Copies of SAT/ACT scores
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Community service
Photo
Application available online at:
www.chairscholars.org/nationalprogram.html
When visiting the online application, please be certain to select
NATIONAL PROGRAMS and not FLORIDA PROGRAMS. Florida
programs are only available for certain COUNTIES in the state and
Miami-Dade is NOT ONE OF THEM.
The purpose of Friends of 440 Scholarship Fund is to aid
dependents or descendants of workers who were injured or killed
in the course and scope of their employment and who received
benefits under the Florida Workers'.
Compensation Law. Dependents or descendants of individuals who
primarily work in the operation and/or administration of this same
law are eligible to receive scholarships.
Seniors must have a 2.7 GPA to apply. Scholarship recipients must
maintain a 3.0 GPA per semester and have at least 12 credit hours
per semester to remain eligible for funds
Copy of most recent tax return of parent(s) and/or guardian
o Copy of applicant’s most recent school transcript
o Copy of applicant’s most recent tax return
o If parents are divorced, copies of (1) divorce decree, (2)
court order of support and (3) property settlement
agreement.
Applications will NOT be processed if ANY of the above documents
are missing.
Applications available at www.440scholarship.org
Senior
3.0 GPA
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Sam Walton and Other Wal-Mart
Foundation Scholarships
(various) Up to
$3,000
03/15/12
The Jackie Robinson Scholarship
(Various) Up to
$7,500
03/30/12
Southern Scholarship Foundation
Housing
scholarship to
FSU, UF, FAMU,
FGCU
Submission by
3/1/12 for the fall
semester
Essay
1200 SAT (min 500 math/500 verbal)
ACT score of at least 24
Three letters of recommendation
For more information please contact Homer l. Randle III at
homer.randle@fmuniv.edu
 High school senior
 Academic achievement
 SAT/ACT scores
 Community involvement
 Resume of activities
 2.5 GPA
 Financial need
 Planning to attend 2-year or 4-year institution
 Applications will be available beginning November 1st @
www.walmartstores.com/
 Click”Community & Giving”, then “Walmart Foundation”, then
“Education” & finally “Walmart Foundation Scholarship Programs
to learn more.
 Minority high school senior
 Proof of acceptance into a four year college/university
 Academic achievement
 Leadership
 U.S. citizen
 Financial need 1000+ SAT/ 22 ACT
 One (1) letter of recommendation
 Transcript
 Applications will become available online at
www.jackierobinson.org/ beginning October 15th.
 Be certain to have SAT/ACT scores sent to the Jackie Robinson
Foundation AT THE TIME YOU REGISTER FOR THESE TESTS.
 The codes are:
SAT: 4248 - ACT: 6570
 Awards qualifying students with housing scholarships to FSU, UF,
FAMU,FGCU
 Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need
 Students do not pay rent, but are responsible for their fair share of
basic household expenses such as food and utilities
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Heat Scholarship
(4) $2,500
4/7/12
Miami Dade College American Dream
Covers in-state
tuition for
students that
meet criteria and
my have not
sufficient aid or
none at all
8/1/12
The entire cost of the student averages $950.00 per semester
Applications available online at: www.southernscholarship.org
 Senior
 3.2 GPA
 Transcript
 Letters of recommendation
 Four scholarship will be awarded (only one requires that the
student participates in sports)
 Excel in academic and community service
 Financial need
 Application
and
more
information
at:
http://www.nba.com/heat/media/heat_scholarships_app__2012.pdf
 Senior
 Planning to attend Miami Dade College
 3.0 GPA
 Be ready for college-level courses on SAT, ACT or PERT
 Complete FAFSA after January 1st, 2012
 For students not eligible for state tuition, the scholarship covers
the in-state portion if all other requirements are met
 No separate application needed. Just apply to www.mdc.edu
 For more information go to www.mdc.edu/main/americandream
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
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•
Required by some colleges and universities. Please check with the institutions you are applying to see if they required the CSS Profile.
Institutions use the information collected on the CSS Profile to help them award non-federal student aid funds
Application is available online at www.collegeboard.com/profile or by calling (305) 829-9793
PROFILE Application for 2012-2013 will be available on October 1, 2011. You should file this application if you are entering college in the fall of 2012 or the spring of 2013 and if required by your
college or university.

Students are now required to submit a complete, error-free FAFSA After January 1, for Bright Futures, Florida Resident Access Grant, and Access to Better Learning and Education Grant
initial and renewal eligibility any time prior to disbursement. No FAFSA = No $
Increase in community service requirement for all three Bright Futures award levels. Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS), and Florida Gold
Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). During the 2011-12 academic year, and thereafter, the required community service hours to be completed for the following awards are:

o
o
o
FAS – 100 hours (increased from 75 hours)
FMS – 75 hours (increased from 0 hours)
GSV – 30 hours (increased from 0 hours)
Test Score Requirements for Florida Academic Scholars
and Florida Medallion Scholars
(2011-12 high school graduates and later)
High School Graduation Year
SAT*
ACT**
2011-12 GPA: 3.5 Weighted
1270
28
2012-13
1280
28
2013-14 and thereafter
1290
29
2011-12 GPA: 3.0 Weighted
980
21
2012-13
1020
22
2013-14 and thereafter
1170
26
Florida Academic Scholars
Florida Medallion Scholars
* SAT based on Critical Reading and Math sections only.
** ACT based on English, Reading, Math, and Science sections only.