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Guidance Department Web ResourcesContact Mrs. Phillips for Guidance questions and assistance...Click here The following website links will provide additional Guidance information!!!
SOURCES OF SCHOLARSHIP AID www.fastweb.com Scholarship Search Engine www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.americorps.org Americorps www.cityyear.org City Year www.ed.gov/DirectLoan Direct Loans www.jobcorps.org JobCorps www.irs.gov/individuals/students/index.htm Student Tax Information www.finaid.org/otheraid/state/phtml Scholarship resources by state
INFORMATION www.students.gov Student gateway to the US Government
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1. Bell Labs Fellowships for Under-represented minorities http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html 2) Student Inventors Scholarships http://www.invent.org/collegiate/ 3) Student Video Scholarships http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html 4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships http://www.coca-colascholars.org/programs.html 5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships http://holocaust.hklaw.com/ 6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships http://www.aynrand.org/contests/ 7) Brand Essay Competition http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm 8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major) http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12 9) Xerox Scholarships for Students http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp> 10) Sports Scholarships and Internships http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html> 11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ) http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html> 12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary) http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html> 13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm> 14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid scholarships) http://www.finaid.org/> 15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/> 16) Microsoft Scholarship Program http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp> 17) Wired Scholar Free Scholarship Search http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship 18) Hope Scholarships &Lifetime Credits http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/> 19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm 20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/black.html 21) Guaranteed Scholarships http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/ 22) BOEING scholarships (soma e HBCU connects) http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships> 23) Easley National Scholarship Program http://www.naas.org/senior.htm> 24) Maryland Artists Scholarships http://www.maef.org/> 26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida) http://www.jackituckfield.org/ 27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm> 28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm> 29) International Students Scholarships &Aid Help http://www.iefa.org/> 30) College Board Scholarship Search http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html> 31) Burger King Scholarship Program http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/ 32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition http://www.siemens-foundationorg/> 33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html> 34) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index> 35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm> 36) Federal Scholarships &Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm> 37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm> 38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group) http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm> 39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/> 40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students http://www.back2college.com/> 41) Scholarships and Fellowships http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html> 42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm> 43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world) http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html> 44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html> 45) INROADS internships http://www.inroads.org/ 46) ACT-SO bEURoeOlympics of the Mind "A Scholarships http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml> 47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp> 48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html> 49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES 50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html> 51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund http://www.roothbertfund
Program: Upward Bound Location: Atlanta Metropolitan College
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Upward Bound offers a summer program that includes academic courses, SAT/ACT preparation, counseling sessions, recreational activities, field trips, college tours and cultural events. REQUIREMENTS Completed application Signed statement regarding annual taxable income Standardized test scores Teacher and counselor recommendation form Student self survey Student autobiographical essay Rising 9th graders CONTACT (For more information) Atlanta Metropolitan College – 404-756-4059
Program: Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth Location: Vanderbilt University (Nashville, Tennessee)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION An intensive, enriched three-week summer residential program for academically talented youth currently in 7th-11th grade. Students can be expected to learn at a high level, have lots of fun, and to form lasting friendships. ACADEMICS – A College Experience Nine different course offerings to choose from – Mathematics, Genetics, Creative Writing, Environmental Science, Computer Science, American History, Acting, Statistics, or Chemistry Over 100 hours of classroom instruction with highly qualified instructors and teaching assistants ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Completed admission application The nonrefundable application fee ($35.00) The application deposit ($100.00) Test scores needed to qualify (PSAT, ACT or SAT) A completed financial aid application with supporting documentation (if the student is applying for aid) APPLICATION REQUEST (For more information): Cassandra Driver Program Coordinator Vanderbilt Program for Talented Youth 230 Appleton Place, Peabody #506 Nashville, Tennessee 37203-5721 Phone: (615) 322-8261 Fax: (615) 322-3457 E-mail: pty.peabody@vanderbilt.edu Web: http://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/pty/courses.htm
Program: Benjamin Carson Science Academy – Summer Science Camp Location: Morehouse School of Medicine
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The curriculum will focus on life science, biomedical science and anatomical science. Also, there is a mathematics curriculum that reviews decimals, percents and fractions. Cultural class offerings in the afternoons may include African dance, martial arts, computer enrichment, chess and Capoeria. Additional activities may include motivational speakers and mentoring. REQUIREMENTS Application Student Medical Consent Form Recent Photo Transcript or Report Card Test scores (ITBS, CRCT) Middle school division for students promoted to the 6th, 7th or 8th grade. Students must complete a science fair project during the program FINANCIAL Program fee – $500.00 last years amount Reduced fees and need-based scholarships are available on a limited basis. Parents should call for a conference or an appointment at (404) 752-1843 to discuss need. Fees include lunch, school supplies, Ben Carson t-shirt, field trips DEADLINE For additional information, call Jamillah McDaniel (404) 756-5024 Program: CEISMC Location: Georgia Tech
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION SummerScape - A science, engineering, and mathematics enrichment camp for students entering 7th and 8th grades. Summer 2006 courses include introductory aerospace engineering and advanced civil engineering. Students are supervised by undergraduate students from University System of Georgia colleges and universities or Advanced Placement junior or senior high school students. Student assistant/student ratio is 1:10. Courses are taught by experienced math and science teachers. Teacher/student ratio is 1:20. Qualified students are accepted on a first come, first serve basis. See Admission Requirements on the website for more details. REQUIREMENTS a complete application ($25.00 non-refundable application fee)(Parent/Guardian Information, Student Essay, Teacher Recommendation Form – sent directly from teacher, copy of 1st semester report card, Financial Assistance Application Form and supporting documents – if applicable). Online application materials: http://www.ceismc.gatech.edu/summercamps/ DEADLINE (40 Students per Session) CONTACT (for more information) Donna Whiting - 404-894-5185, E-mail – donna.whiting@ceismc.gatech.edu Shirley Bennett – 404-894-4850, E-mail - shirley.bennett@ceismc.gatech.edu (404) 894-0777 Georgia Institute of Technology also offers The Freshman Engineering Workshop (grades 8th and 9th). For more information contact (404) 894-2298.
Program: Summer Science Discovery Camp & Academy Location: Emory University School of Medicine
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This program provides a series of hands-on, non-classroom science exploratory experiences to middle and early high school students who will be entering the 8th -10th grades. These experiences are designed to heighten students' interest in science, make them aware of careers requiring a scientific background and introduce and/or reinforce some principles of science. Each session of the Camp will be two weeks in length and the curriculum will remain the same throughout the summer. A maximum of fifteen students will be enrolled in each session. Website: http://www.med.emory.edu/education/omesa/ommsa/summercamp/start/intro.cfm CURRICULUM The curriculum includes, but is not limited to these areas of study: Human anatomy - organ systems Overview of neurobiology (brain and nervous system) Environmental biology Water pollutants & purification Diseases affecting humans Field & stream ecology Poster projects Swimming for Recreation
Program: Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders Location: Georgia State University (Downtown – Main Campus)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Saturday is not your typical day for school, but participants in Georgia State University’s Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders are not your typical students. Each session, educators teach a variety of enrichment classes, on topics ranging from the fine arts to math and science, designed to challenge participants at all grade levels (K-8th). Courses: Beginning Microbiology, Chess, Java Programming I, Joyous Numbers, Medical Microbiology, Nummo, Presentations to Remember, Reader’s Theater, Roman Empire, Science – This & That, X-Treme Microsoft Word, Young Scientists on Safari. REQUIREMENTS A complete application (four components: application, recommendation, test scores online registration: http://education.gsu.edu/saturdayschool e-mail address: saturdayschool@gsu.edu (questions or concerns) Program: Clark Atlanta University Lady Panthers Basketball Camp Location: Clark Atlanta University
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This is a commuter camp designed for girls in the 5th-12th grades. Activities include detailed skill instructions, drills, contests, competitive team play, guest lectures, nutrition, weight training, and will emphasize the important issues that college-bound athletes should know. The campus hours are 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. APPLICATION CONTACT Program Contact: Coach Vanessa White (404) 880-8127 E-mail address: vwhite@cau.edu
Program: Atlanta Street Theatre’s Summer 2005 Youth Workshop Location: Clark Atlanta University
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Accomplished theatre professional train youth ages 12-18 in small groups in acting, improvisational theatre, movement and voice. All participants create short original plays. Some present their short plays to parents and friends in a closing day performance. Others tour their play at metro Atlanta locations. REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Program Director: Dr. Michele McNichols E-mail address: atlantastreettheatre@hotmail.com Program Contact Ms Brenda Porter E-mail Address: astsummeryouth@hotmail.com Telephone number: 404-767-7678
Program: Summer Transportation Institute Location: Clark Atlanta University
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Middle and high school students participate in a series of academic and practical experiences designed to motivate them toward professions in the transportation industry. The program show the students what the transportation industry employs: administrators, political scientists, social scientists, computer scientists, as well as engineers (mechanical, electrical, civil, etc.) The program is designed for upcoming 9th -12th grade students with a minimum grade point average of 3.00. Students must express a sincere interest in science, engineering or mathematics or any related field pertinent to transportation, in their application. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Program Contact: Mr. Carlos Garza Contact Number: (404) 880-6903
Program: Teen Leaders of America Location: Clark Atlanta University
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Educational training and advising for high school youth (rising 9-12 grade) in the areas of college planning, career/entrepreneurship exploration and leadership development. TLA will empower youth to face the challenges of the 21st century by providing student with the life skills necessary to get into college, graduate, select rewarding careers or become entrepreneurs REGISTRATION INFORMATION Program Contacts: Ms Saqirah Redmond, Marcia Brown Contact Number: (404) 419-6053 E-mail address: jsredmond@bellsouth.net
Program: Young Scholars Institute 2006 Location: State University of West Georgia
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Young Scholars Institute participants reside with professional, highly trained staff in a secure, air-conditioned university residence hall. University professors teach daytime classes in which students explore different disciplines in depth; evening are filled with social and recreational activities that promote interaction and friendships. This program is for rising eighth and ninth grade students. Ms. Anneliesa Finch The Advanced Academy of Georgia University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA 30118 678-839-6249 http://www.advancedacademy.org/ysi/afinch@westga.edu
Program: Fulton County Arts Council Location: Art At Work 659 Auburn Avenue Studioplex – Suite 252 Atlanta, GA 30310 http://www.fultonarts.org/index.php?pid=36
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION For six weeks during the summer young people ages 14-16 who are interested in the visual arts, will experience a unique opportunity learning to design eclectic vessels from glass while earning an income. The youth are paid $7.00 per hour. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Call Art at Work for an application – 404-224-3454 Must bring 5 pieces of your best artwork to present and discuss during the interview and be prepared to talk about your artwork.
PROGRAM: Howard University Howard University’s National Bar Association Crump Law Camp is designed as an introduction to the American Judicial System for grades nine through eleven. (between 14 and 17) Students are also paired with college and law students, professors and practicing attorneys to serve as mentors as the students continue through high school and college. For families with incomes less than $35,000, tuition is free; the amount of tuition varies based upon number of dependents. For more information contact (202) 806-8262.
PROGRAM: Organization of Black Airline Pilots The Organization of Black Airline Pilots and Delta Airlines sponsor a weeklong aviation summer camp. The program introduces the world of aviation to young people 14 – 18 years of age who are interested in becoming pilots or other aviation professionals. For more information go to www.acecamps.com .
PROGRAM: Atlanta Chapter Aviation Career Education The NBCFAE Atlanta Chapter will hold an Aviation Career Education (ACE) each summer. The purpose of this week is to introduce interested youth to the world of Aviation by exposing them to many challenging careers and opportunities the aviation industry has to offer. As members of the ACE Camp you may: · Take an orientation flight in a powered aircraft. · Receive an introduction to aviation ground school. · Take field trips to different aviation related facilities. · Learn good qualities of leadership. · Learn to associate and work with other youth. · Meet professionals from the aviation community. Admission Requirements Students must be: · 13 to 17 years of age with a sincere interest in learning about aviation careers. · Physically able to participate in an active outdoor life. · Abide by all regulations of the Camp and exhibit excellent character and conduct. · Be on time. For more information: http://www.atlantacoalition.com/acecamp.html
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