Thursday, September 19, 2013

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Programs

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program
40 applicants will receive
               --up to $30,000 per year for tuition, books, room, board, fees
 
Must be...
   *   a senior in 2014
    *   intend to enroll in a 4 year college in fall of 2014
    *  have a GPA of 3.5 or above
    *  have an SAT score of 1200 (critical reading/math) (  must test by October 5) or ACT score of 26   
        (must test by September 21).
    *  demonstrate financial need--will consider family income up to $95, 000

Deadline November 5, 2013
Apply at www.jkcf.org/scholarships

Armstrong Atlantic Pirate Preview--Open House Opportunities

Armstrong Atlantic State University will be hosting a college open house on November 9th, 2013 and February 22, 2014. 

Sign-up at 800-633-2349  or   openhouse.armstrong.edu

SunTrust College Scholarship Sweepstakes

*  Must be a senior
*$1000 scholarships-- one winner will be chosen from drawing every two weeks from October 25, 2013
     and May 9, 2014.
*  Only one entry per person for each drawing
*  Not based on GPA or Financial need

Enter online at offtocollege.info

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Horatio Alger Scholarship
*  Must be a senior
*  Demonstrate critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
*  Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
*  Display intergrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
*  Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
*  Be a US citizen

Apply at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
Deadline October 25, 2013

Young Arts Master Classes

Calling all actors, dancers, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, singers, visual artists, writers, and design artists

Must be 15-18 years old or in Grades 10-12

Applications are now being accepted through October 18, 2013.

You have the opportunity take master classes with world-renowned artists, access to scholarships, career opportunities, and professional contacts.

Apply at www.youngarts.org/apply
Deadline October 18, 2013

Wendy's High School Heisman



·     Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship

      Must be a Senior
·         Must have a “B” average or better
·         Must have participated in at least one school sponsored sport
·         Must be involved in the community and/or extracurricular activities.

Apply at    WendysHeisman.com
Deadline October 2, 2013. 
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