Scholarship Scoops September 7, 2007

This is the first edition of the “Scholarship Scoops” for 2007 – 2008.  Please read and share this information with your parents. All scholarship information and other information about colleges received by the guidance office will be listed in this and future additions of the “Scholarship Scoops”.  Please stop by the guidance office to request scholarship information.

 

The Gates Millennium Scholars Scholarship:  To be eligible for a GMS scholarship you must: be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American or Hispanic American.  For more of the eligibility requirements see Mr. White in the guidance office.  This is an outstanding scholarship!  The deadline for submission of nomination materials is as follows: all paper applications must be postmarked by December 31, 2007.  If you are interested and would like more information, please see Mr. White.

 

American Red Cross – Design Contest – Fame and Fortune $2,000.00 Scholarship:  The American Red Cross is looking for a design that is both fun and appealing and will encourage students to donate blood.  If your design is selected, you will win a $2,000.00 college scholarship!  All submissions must be received by October 26, 2007.  See Mr. White for the contest rules and further information.

 

Samford University:  You need to be aware of the changes in the Samford application time line.  August 1 – Online applications became available; over 200 students began applying; October 1 – First mailing of admission decisions for all applications completed by the end of September.  December 1 – Postmark application deadline for merit-based scholarship consideration! 

 

NACAC College Fair 2007:  The fair will be held at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex – North Exposition Hall on Sunday, September 16, 2007.  The Fair Hours will be 1:00 pm till 4:00 pm.  This is a great fair they will be speaking on how to better afford college.  Parents and students are encouraged to attend.

 

2007 – 2008 SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes:  $1,000.00 scholarship for high school seniors, plus a $100.00 SunTrust Visa Gift Card will be given.  This is free to enter and eligibility not based on GPA or financial need.  You have fifteen chances to win – one winner every two weeks, from October 31 – May 15, 2008.  You can apply online at offtocollege.info beginning on September 14, 2007.  All scholarship checks will be payable to the winner’s school of attendance.  For complete details, visit offtocollege.info or suntrusteducation.com.

 

The University of Montevallo:  They will be hosting their first ever Preview Day for prospective juniors and seniors in high school.  You may also visit the University Honors Program Open House on November 3.  If you would like to RSVP, please call 1-800-292-4349.

 

2008 United States Senate Youth Program:  The William Randolph Hearst Foundation is sponsoring the 46th Annual United States Senate Youth Program.  The appropriate data must be submitted no later than September 20.  If you are interested and would like more information, please see Mr. White.

 

We would like for the students and parents to see what Auburn and Alabama are offering based on your ACT or SAT scores and your GPA. 

 


Auburn:

 

Spirit of Auburn Scholarships:

     Presidential

          33 – 36 ACT or 1450 – 1600 SAT

          3.75 high school GPA

          Tuition for 4 years

          $1,500 technology allowance

          Auburn Academic Guarantee which

          includes automatic admission to the    

          Honors College and Enrichment   

          Experience valued at $4,000 during the

          junior year.

 

     Founders

          30 – 32 ACT or 1320 – 1440 SAT

          3.5 high school GPA

          Tuition for 4 years

 

     University

          28 – 29 ACT or 1240 – 1310 SAT

          3.25 high school GPA

          $1,500 per year for 4 years

 

Elite Scholarships

          34 – 36 ACT or 1500 – 1600 SAT

          3.5 high school GPA

          $5,500 - $7,500 per year for 4 years

 

National Scholars

          National Merit/Achievement Finalists and   

          National Hispanic Scholars

             Spirit of Auburn Presidential     

             Scholarship          

             $1,000 - $2,000 annual stipend,

             Depending on financial need

          National Merit/Achievement Semifinalists

             Spirit of Auburn University Scholarship

 

Alabama:

 

Scholarship offers:

     27 – 29 ACT or 1200 to 1310 SAT

     3.7 GPA

     $1,500 per year or $6,000 over 4 years

 

     30 – 36 ACT or 1320 – 1600 SAT

     3.7 GPA

     Tuition for 4 years

 

Competitive-Scholarship-Offer Categories

 

     Academic Elite

          32 – 36 ACT or 1400 – 1600 SAT

          3.8 GPA will be considered

     If selected you will receive:

          $8,500 per year for 4 years

          Value of tuition for 4 years

          4 years of on-campus housing at regular  

          room rate    

          Laptop computer

 

     National Merit and National Achievement

     Finalists and *National Hispanic Scholars

          Tuition for 4 years

          4 years of on-campus housing at regular   

          room rate

          $1,000 per year University National Merit,  

          National Achievement or National

          Hispanic scholarship for 4 years

          One-time allowance of $2,000 for use in  

          summer research or international study

          Laptop computer

 

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