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Below you will find 15 scholarships that students are eligible to apply for with deadlines ranging from September 30 - November 30th. *Note that if you require the Full Scholarship Newsletter in a PDF, it is attached it to this webpage below. Contact, Ryan Blakely-Scholarship Program Administrator for more information on any of the15 scholarships listed below; or access the website here: https://scholarshipguidance.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September Scholarship Newsletter --------------------------------
1) Be Bold Scholarship - $25,102 - 1 Award (Deadline: September 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be in Grade 12 and plan on enrolling in college by the fall of 2022. B) Have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/34919/be-bold-scholarship
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2) Good Fortune Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: September 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2022. B) Answer the Essay question on the company’s website. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/33040/1000-good-fortune-scholarship
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3) CollegeXpress Scholarship - $10,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: September 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be currently attending high school, college, vocational, or any other accredited post-secondary institution. B) Be a resident of the United States. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/36789/collegexpress-scholarship
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4) Nitro Scholarship - $2,000 - 12 Awards (Deadline: September 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be currently enrolled as a high school senior or a student enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the United States B) Have a GPA of at least 2.5. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/35356/nitro-scholarship
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5) SP High School Scholarship - $10,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: September 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2022. B) Answer the Essay question on the sponsors website. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/31068/sp-scholarship
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6) Women's Ministries Scholarship Program - $20,000 – 49 Awards (Deadline: October 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a woman who would not be able to attend college without financial help. B) Be a woman who is committed to serving the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who would otherwise be unable to afford a college education. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/27714/womens-ministries-scholarship-program
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7) NACME Scholarships - $5,000 - 100 Awards (Deadline: October 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American or Native/American Indian. B) Be planning to study in the fields of engineering or computer science. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/27280/nacme-scholarships
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8) Coca-Cola Scholars Program - $20,000 – 150 Awards (Deadline: October 31, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a current high school (or home-schooled) student who will graduate in 2022. B) Be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, Cuban-Haitian Entrant, or Humanitarian Parolee - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/26511/coca-cola-scholars-program
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9) Duckett Local Conservation Scholarship - $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: October 31, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be in good academic standing with their current educational institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. B) Be able to demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation using past and present volunteer, professional or educational experiences. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/33914/duckett-local-conservation-scholarship
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10) Pursuing a Positive Impact Scholarship - $3,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: October 31, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. B) Submit a 1,000-word essay response to the prompt: In what ways do you try to activate positive change in your community, and what inspires you to do so? Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/33932/pursuing-a-positive-impact-scholarship
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11) Builders' Association Scholarships - $3,000 - 28 Awards (Deadline: November 1, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a full-time college student in the Fall 2022 or Spring 2023 semester studying in a construction-related program (construction management, engineering, or architecture). Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/30562/builders-association-scholarships
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12) Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards - $3,500 – 180 Awards (Deadline: November 14, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be currently enrolled in high school and graduating in the spring of 2022. B) Have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or 7.5 on a 10.0 scale. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/31344/hispanic-heritage-youth-awards
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13) Conerto High School Musicians Scholarship - $2,500 – 3 Awards (Deadline: November 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be a high school musician (grades 9-12) enrolled during the 2021-2022 academic year. String, piano and harp players are eligible for this year's competition. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/34494/conerto-high-school-musicians-scholarship
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14) Overachievers Student Grant - $12,500 – 1 Award (Deadline: November 15, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be in middle school or high school and be a person who is making a difference in others' lives outside of the classroom. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/32319/overachievers-student-grant
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15) Dr Juan Andrade Jr. Scholarship - $1,000 – 20 Awards (Deadline: November 30, 2021) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must: A) Be enrolled or accepted for early enrollment as full-time student, in an accredited institution in the U.S. B) Have at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry and demonstrate financial need. Applications can be found by going to: https://scholarshipguidance.com/scholarships/27268/dr-juan-andrade-jr-scholarship
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Attend one of UHV's Jaguar Days
Explore the new UHV University Commons student center and library and the rest of campus; and learn about degree programs, campus life, financial aid, housing and more.
For registration and details about Jaguar Days, visit www.uhv.edu/jagday, or contact torresoa@uhv.edu or (361) 570-4144
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UChicago Events to Check Out (all times are noted in US Central Daylight Time (CDT)—please register in advance using the links below!)
f you have any more questions, concerns, suggestions, or if you just want to talk, please reach out to us at collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu or send an email to askastudent@uchicago.edu to get in touch with a current UChicago student!
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SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION APPLICATION PACKET- Deadline is: Nov. 5, 2021
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UTA My Way series.
The event is open to all incoming freshman and transfer students and features guests who will share their perspectives on the University’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity. We are particularly proud to welcome UTA’s Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Dr. Maria Martinez-Cosio, to provide an overview on UTA’s designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution and ongoing initiatives that help us better serve our LatinX and Hispanic students.
UTA My Way will also feature an address by distinguished UTA alumnus Ray Casas, Director of Community Impact for the Texas Rangers Baseball Club and a presentation by Dr. Ignacio Ruiz, Interim Chair for UTA’s Department of Modern Languages. The event will then offer information sessions with our Admissions and Financial Aid offices and a panel discussion with Latinx student leaders from the University. Students attending the program will be eligible for a UTA application fee waiver* and be entered into drawings for a chance to win UTA swag or an exclusive scholarship award. You can register for this event here: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/events/uta-my-way.
*Application fees are waived for new freshman and transfer applications excluding the AO Nursing program.
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Saint Louis University Gateway Leadership and Service Award
...'There is an exciting new opportunity for your students. The Gateway Leadership and Service Award will be granted to one senior from each high school. Valued at $20,000 over four academic years, this award is designed for students who have demonstrated a commitment to our Jesuit values - regardless of their background or tradition. ' (See attached letter below for entire message)
Thank you for helping Saint Louis University form its next class of learners and leaders! Please submit your nomination for our Gateway Leadership and Service Award here: Gateway Leadership and Service Award Nomination Form Please note: Nominations can only be accepted from high school faculty or staff. Only one senior from each high school is eligible for SLU's Gateway Leadership and Service Award. Contact us at admission@slu.edu or 314-977-2500 with any questions you may have, or find your counselor here: https://www.slu.edu/admission/freshman/contact.php.
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Erick Munoz, Regional Admissions Counselor, San Antonio, TX
The University of Texas at Austin | Office of Admissions | 210-288-9390 | admissions.utexas.edu
My name is Erick Munoz, I’m one of the new regional UT counselors for San Antonio, if I haven't communicated with you before now, I hope this finds you well.
With this semester in full effect, I would like to hear from you on how we can provide for you and your students, especially those that may be preparing for the college admissions process and for those preparing for their next steps.
So please let me know what your needs/interests are for your students:
- A junior visit for prospective students
- A next steps visit for admitted students
- A general info session about the university
Also please feel free to share my information with students to reach out and set up an individual appointment to discuss any questions of concerns they may have related to the university, majors, resources, initiatives, admissions, etc.
- Here is my email: erick.munoz@austin.utexas.edu
- My Number: 210 - 288 -9390
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
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- NISD Senior Handbook: Click Here
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