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|Scholarship Bulletin |

|February 2009 |

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|SAVE THE DATE! |

|National College Fair- MIAMI |

|SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2009 |

|12:00-4:00 p.m. |

|SHERATON MART PLAZA |

|777 N.W.72 AVENUE |

|150 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY |

|FREE ADMISSION |

|FREE INFORMATION SESSIONS |

|Students should pre-register online at: WWW. |

|SCHOLARSHIP NAME |AMOUNT |DEADLINE |CRITERIA |

|Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Dade |(2) one-time $1,000 |2/04/09 |Be a female of African descent, graduating senior from a |

|County Alumnae Chapter |scholarships. | |Miami-Dade County High School or an active senior of the Dade |

|2009 College Scholarship Application |(1) four-year $4,000 | |County Alumnae Delta Gems 2008-2009 Program. |

| | | |Have a GPA of at least 3.0 on the transcript submitted at the |

| | | |time of application AND on the final transcript (a final |

| | | |transcript will be requested). |

| | | |Submit three (3) letters of recommendation with original |

| | | |signatures (letters may be from a school official, church or |

| | | |community leader). |

| | | |Submit a 4x6 headshot photograph with applicant’s full name on|

| | | |the back of the photo. |

| | | | |

|KFC Colonel’s Scholars |Awards up to $20,000 for |02/10/09 |Senior |

| |tuition, fees, textbooks, | |Minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 |

| |room and board | |Plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree |

| | | |Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident |

| | | |Demonstrate financial need |

| | | |Application available at or call |

| | | |1-866-KFC-7240 |

|Pi Nu Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. |Ranging from $750 to |2/13/09 |Senior |

| |$4,500 | |Be an African-American male |

| | | |U.S. Citizen |

| | | |2.5 GPA |

| | | |SAT/ACT scores |

| | | |Two letters of recommendation |

| | | |Transcript |

| | | |Essay |

| | | |Attend a personal interview |

| | | |Copy of application available in the CAP office |

|2008-2009 Mahatma Rice Scholarship |(22) $2,000 |2/15/09 |Senior |

| | | |•         Essay: “How will your college education help you to |

| | | |achieve your lifetime goals?” |

| | | |•         For more information including rules and to complete|

| | | |your entry form go to |

|FAEDS Florida Association of Educational Data |$3000.00 |2/15/09 |Planning to major in a computer science/information |

|Systems Fall 2008 | | |technology related field |

| | | |Application and more information available at |

|Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program |(1,000) scholarships of |2/15/09 |Be students currently in grades 9-12 living in the United |

| |$1,500 each will be | |States or Puerto Rico, |

| |awarded. | |Have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of |

| | | |2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), or equivalent, |

| | | |Demonstrate commitment to and involvement in volunteer |

| | | |community service or work experience, and |

| | | |Following high school graduation, plan to enter a full-time |

| | | |undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or |

| | | |four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school |

| | | |in the United States or Puerto Rico. Applicants who are |

| | | |current high school seniors must enroll no later than fall |

| | | |2009. Applicants who are in grades 9-11 must plan to enroll no|

| | | |later than the fall term following high school graduation. |

| | | |Only scholarship finalists will be notified by email in mid |

| | | |March, 2009 |

| | | | |

|Florida Minerals and Chemistry Council |(10) $500 |02/15/09 |Senior |

|Scholarship Foundation | | |Accepted for admission to an accredited college or university |

| | | |in Florida |

| | | |Minimum SAT 1000 (Verbal and Math or a 21 (composite) on the |

| | | |ACT |

| | | |GPA 3.0 or higher |

| | | |Provide evidence of financial need |

| | | |Transcript |

| | | |Letter of recommendation |

| | | |Essay |

| | | |Application available at |

|National CO-OP Scholarship Program |(200) $6,000 |02/15/09 |Must have a 3.5 GPA |

| | | |Must complete all admissions applications material and be |

| | | |accepted for the 2009-2010 year at one of the CO-OP |

| | | |universities listed below |

| | | |Johnson & Wales University |

| | | |Drexel University |

| | | |Kettering University |

| | | |C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University |

| | | |Northeastern University |

| | | |Pace University |

| | | |Rochester Institute of Technology |

| | | |University of Cincinnati |

| | | |University of Toledo |

| | | |Wentworth Institute of Technology |

| | | |Essay required |

| | | |Application online at co-op.edu |

|University of Tampa – English and Writing |$2,500 per year |02/15/09 |Complete an application for admissions and be accepted for |

|Scholarships | | |full time study at UT |

| | | |GPA 3.2 and 1100 SAT or 24 ACT |

| | | |Demonstrate exceptional potential for achievement in English |

| | | |or writing |

| | | |Major in English or writing |

| | | |ut.edu/scholarships |

|Ronald McDonald House Charities-African |$1,000 |Postmarked by 2/16/09 |Senior with at least one parent of African-American heritage |

|American Future Achievers Scholarship Program | | |Transcripts |

| | | |Personal Statement |

| | | |Recommendation letter |

| | | |Application can be downloaded at |

|Ronald McDonald House Charities-Asia |$1,000 |Postmarked by 2/16/09 |Senior with at least one parent of Asian-Pacific heritage |

| | | |Transcripts |

| | | |Personal Statement |

| | | |Recommendation letter |

| | | |Application can be downloaded at |

|Ronald McDonald House Charities-Scholars |$1,000 |Postmarked by 2/16/09 |All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, |

| | | |creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or |

| | | |national origin |

| | | |Transcripts |

| | | |Personal Statement |

| | | |Recommendation letter |

| | | |Application can be downloaded at |

|Ronald McDonald House Charities-HACER |$1,000 |Postmarked by 2/16/09 |Senior with at least one parent of Hispanic heritage |

|Scholarship | | |Transcripts |

| | | |Personal statement |

| | | |Recommendation letter |

| | | |Application can be downloaded at |

|Yellow Rose society Scholarship at the |$1,000 |Postmarked by |•         Female senior students attending the University of |

|University of Miami | |2/27/09 |Miami |

| | | |•         Must epitomize the idea of service, leadership, and |

| | | |sisterhood that define the Yellow Rose society |

| | | |•         The scholarship recipient is required to attend |

| | | |their annual play production Genesis on Wednesday, April 15, |

| | | |2009 at the University of Miami |

| | | |•         (2) 500-word essays |

| | | |•         Application available in the CAP office |

| | | |For more information please contact |

| | | |Stephanie Colas |

| | | |University of Miami |

| | | |Yellow Rose Society -  Public Relations '08-'09 |

| | | |(786) 486-0543 |

|Bridges to the Future (Miami Dade College and |Two years full tuition at |Not stated, but very |Senior from an underrepresented minority group (Hispanic, |

|The  University of Miami) |Miami Dade Honors |competitive (space is |Black, Pacific Islander, and Native American) planning to |

| |(separate application |limited) |continue studies in  biomedical science |

| |needed)  and two years | |U.S. citizen or permanent residency status |

| |full tuition at UM if | |Planning to attend Miami- Dade Honors College the first two |

| |student meets the | |years (separate application needed), then planning to transfer|

| |requirements to transfer | |to the University of Miami |

| | | |For application and future information please visit |

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|Miami-Dade College Early Start Summer Program |Pays for up to 5 credits |Not stated |Senior |

| |plus a voucher for $50.00 | |Planning to attend Miami-Dade College starting summer 2009 |

| |towards books | |Meet graduation requirements for a standard high school |

| | | |diploma |

| | | |Be planning to complete their AA or AS degree with MDC |

| | | |Be available to attend morning classes from June 22, 2009 |

| | | |until July 31, 2009 |

| | | |Complete placement testing before acceptance into program |

| | | |(SAT/ACT or CPT if necessary) |

| | | |Application available in the CAP Office or by calling (305) |

| | | |237-0742 |

| | | |Must also complete application for Miami-Dade College at |

| | | |mdc.edu |

|Continental Societies, Inc. Scholarship |Ranging from $500 to |3/1/09 |Senior |

| |$1,000 | |Copy of College Acceptance Letter |

| | | |Official High School Transcript |

| | | |Grade Point Average (GPA) |

| | | |ACT/SAT Scores |

| | | |Photo |

| | | |Three Letters of Reference (One each School Personnel, |

| | | |Community, Employer and/or Church). |

| | | |List of Membership and/or Affiliations. |

| | | |Essay |

| | | |Application available in the CAP office. |

|Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year |-(25) winners |3/06/09 |Senior |

|(SAMMY) 2009 Award Program |$7,500 scholarship | |If you are a star, both in the classroom and on the field, the|

| |-An invitation for | |Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award is for you |

| |winners, parents and/or | |Judging will be based on academic performance, athletic |

| |guardians to attend a | |excellence, leadership, and community service |

| |weekend at the Disney | |Essay: 250 words about how milk has helped him/her in his/her |

| |World Complex in Orlando, | |academics and/or athletics |

| |FL | |Application and nomination information available at |

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|The Fountain Community Scholarship |(2) $1,000 |3/15/09 |Senior of African descent |

| | | |GPA 3.2 |

| | | |ACT score of 21 or SAT of 1000 |

| | | |Proof of community service |

| | | |Letter of recommendation |

| | | |Transcript |

| | | |Essay |

| | | |Financial need |

| | | |List of extracurricular activities |

| | | |List of honors and awards received |

| | | |Application available at or by |

| | | |calling (954) 447-6858 |

|Kohl’s Kids Who Care |(2000) ranging from $50.00|3/15/09 |Youth/child, age 6-18 |

| |gift cards to $5,000 | |The young person’s actions must be described in detail and |

| |scholarships | |should document efforts that are above and beyond what is |

| | | |normally expected of a child his or her age. |

| | | |Volunteer efforts should have made a positive impact on others|

| | | |and occurred in the last 12 months. |

| | | |The activity cannot be performed solely to benefit a family |

| | | |member. |

| | | |Creativity, initiative, generosity, leadership and project |

| | | |reach will be evaluated during the judging process. |

| | | |Applicants must not have graduated high school as of March 15,|

| | | |2009. |

| | | |Nomination required. To access nomination please go to |

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|FSU Young Scholars Program |Scholarship valued at |3/15/09 |Junior (few exceptionally qualified and mature 10th graders |

|Summer program from |$2,800.00, covering full | |have been selected in the past) |

|6/14/09-7/25/09 |room and board, | |All applicants must have completed Algebra II, and have earned|

| |supplementary health and | |at least a "B" average (unweighted) in academic courses |

| |accident insurance, and | |A score at the 90th percentile or better in science or |

| |academic expenses of | |mathematics on a nationally standardized exam, such as the SAT|

| |tuition, laboratory | |or PSAT, is also required. |

| |supplies and computer | |Computer experience is expected. |

| |time.  | |Application and more information available at: |

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|Through the Looking Glass |(5) $1,000 |3/16/09 |Senior |

| | | |Have at least one parent with a disability |

| | | |Selection criteria for all scholarships include academic |

| | | |performance, community activities and service, letters of |

| | | |recommendation and an essay describing the experience of |

| | | |growing up with a parent with a disability |

| | | |Application available at scholarship |

|The Clara B. Knight Scholarship |$1,500 |Received by 3/18/09 |Senior of African American background |

| | | |Evidence of financial need |

| | | |GPA 3.0 |

| | | |SAT- 1000 or ACT-20 |

| | | |Letter of recommendation |

| | | |List of school/community activities |

| | | |Transcript |

| | | |Essay |

| | | |Copy of application available at the CAP Office |

|The King of Clubs of Greater Miami, Inc |(3) $1,000 |Received by 3/20/09 |Senior |

| | | |GPA 3.0 |

| | | |Financial need |

| | | |Involvement in schools and community activities |

| | | |Two letters of recommendation |

| | | |Twp senior class photos |

| | | |Essay |

| | | |Copy of application available at the CAP office |

|Special minority Journalism Scholarship |(2) $500 plus an |3/20/09 |Seniors who are interested in pursuing careers in any aspect |

| |eight-week internship at | |of the news paper operation (news reporting, copy editing, |

| |the Miami Herald Media | |photography, design, layout and multimedia) |

| |Company | |Criteria for selecting candidates: demonstrated interest in |

| | | |journalism, good academic standing achievement, and |

| | | |volunteer/community involvement. |

| | | |For more information, please contact Natalie Piner at |

| | | |305-376-4648 or via email at newsjobs@ |

| | | |Copy of the application available in the CAP office |

|Florida Council of Citizens with Low Vision |$500 |Postmarked by 03/31/09 |Senior |

|Scholarship | | |Must be legally blind. That is, applicant must have vision in |

| | | |the better eye of no more than 20/200 with corrective lenses |

| | | |OR may have vision greater than 20/200 in the better eye but |

| | | |with a restricted field of vision of no more than 30 degrees |

| | | |Applicant must be a resident of the state of Florida. However,|

| | | |college or university doesn’t necessarily have to be in |

| | | |Florida |

| | | |GPA 3.0 |

| | | |Two letters of recommendation |

| | | |Transcript |

| | | |A narrative statement regarding vocational objectives and |

| | | |outlook for employment in your chosen field |

| | | |For more information please contact Barbara Grill at (941) |

| | | |966-7056 or via email at grillbh@ |

|The 2009 Florida Council of the Blind |(2) $2,000 |03/31/09 |Senior |

|Scholarship Program |(1) $1,500 | |Must be legally blind. That is, applicant must have vision in |

| |(1) $750 | |the better eye of no more than 20/200 with corrective lenses |

| | | |OR may have vision greater than 20/200 in the better eye but |

| | | |with a restricted field of vision of no more than 20 degrees |

| | | |Resident of the State of Florida |

| | | |Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or |

| | | |university or be accepted for enrollment |

| | | |GPA 3.0 |

| | | |Essay |

| | | |Two letters of recommendation |

| | | |Transcript |

| | | |Certification of Visual Status MUST be mailed by certifying |

| | | |entity |

| | | |For more information please contact Barbara Grill at (941) |

| | | |966-7056 or via email at grillbh@ |

|Miami-Dade Honors College Fellows Award |Full cost of in state |Apply as soon as possible.|Senior |

| |tuition, fees and books |Very competitive, space is|Planning to attend Miami-Dade-Honors College |

| | |limited |3.7 GPA, and minimum scores on SAT/ACT or CPT for college |

| | | |level placement at Miami-Dade OR if you don’t have a 3.7 GPA, |

| | | |you must have at least a combined SAT score of 1200 or ACT of |

| | | |26 |

| | | |Application available at |

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|Carlos Albizu University |$1,000 |Not stated |Senior planning to attend Carlos Albizu University |

| | | |Some awards are based on academic merit, others on financial |

| | | |need |

| | | |For more information please contact Mr. Carlos Alicea at (305)|

| | | |593-1223 ext 259 or via e-mail at calicea@albizu.edu |

|Collegiate Living Organization at UF |Low cost room and board |Not stated |Senior planning to attend UF |

| | | |Living organization designed to help worthy/needy students who|

| | | |hope to attend the University of Florida |

| | | |It offers dormitory-style room and board similar to that which|

| | | |can be found on campus for about half the price |

| | | |Students are required to keep up the facility and govern |

| | | |themselves |

| | | |Application is available online at |

|Hispanic Scholarship Fund |Awards range from $1,000 |Deadlines vary |Must be a graduating senior |

| |to $10,000 | |Have plans to enroll full time in a degree-seeking program at |

| | | |a four-year US accredited institution in the US, Puerto Rico |

| | | |or US Virgin Islands in the up coming academic year |

| | | |All majors are eligible for awards |

| | | |Over 4,000 awarded each year |

| | | |Applications available on line at |

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|University of South Florida Honors College |$4000 |Not Stated |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 |

| | | |stpt.usf.edu/coas/honors |

|Stetson University Music Scholarships |Not stated |Deadline for scheduling an|Students must be accepted to Stetson University and complete |

| | |audition is 03/02/09 |an on-campus audition |

| | | |Students must audition for scholarships by appointment only |

| | | |Auditions at Stetson are on 01/24/09, 02/07/09 and 02/21/09 |

| | | |To schedule an audition please contact Tammy Shistle at |

| | | |1-800-688-0101, ext. 8975 |

| | | |To learn more about the School of Music visit |

| | | |stetson.edu/music |

|FAPSC Scholarship Program |Full tuition, $5,000 and |3/6/09 |Senior |

| |$1,000 at certain schools | |2.0 GPA |

| |and colleges in Florida | |Transcript |

| | | |Essay |

| | | |Scholarship may be used at certain Florida career schools and |

| | | |colleges. To see the list and to download application, please |

| | | |go to: |

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|Southern Scholarship Foundation Housing |Awards students with an |Submission by 03/01/09 is |Housing program at Florida State University, University of |

|Program |affordable living option |encouraged since spots |Florida, Florida A&M, Florida Gulf Coast University (women |

| | |tend to fill quickly |only) |

| | | |Awards students with an affordable living option |

| | | |Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need|

| | | |Recipients do not pay rent, but are responsible for their |

| | | |share of the basic household expenses such as food and |

| | | |utilities (approx. $950 per semester) |

| | | |Applications available at |

|Florida Chapter U.S. Harness Writers |(2) $1,000 |Postmarked by 07/01/09 |Senior |

|Association | | |Resident of Florida |

|Allen J. Finkelson Academic Scholarship | | |Accepted to an accredited college or university |

| | | |Community service, leadership and financial need |

| | | |Cumulative GPA 2.8 |

| | | |Majoring in Journalism, Communications or Equine-related |

| | | |studies |

| | | |Transcript |

| | | |Two letters of recommendation |

| | | |Application available in the CAP Office |

|Florida Gulf Coast University's In-State |An undergraduate in-state |4/1/09 |Senior |

|Tuition Waiver |waiver covers the resident| |Apply and be approved for admission to FGCU as a |

| |or Florida resident | |degree-seeking student, and  |

| |matriculation fee, for a | |be an in-state or out-of-state student, and |

| |total of twelve credit | |be a first-time-in-college, a transfer student, or a |

| |hours. All waivers, | |continuing student, and |

| |contingent upon continued | |contribute to the diversity of the campus, or |

| |budget authorization, may | |provide active community service, or |

| |be renewed for additional | |have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0, or |

| |years | |have a 1510 SAT combined, or 22 ACT composite, or |

| | | |have an outstanding record of leadership achievements |

| | | |Please note that these waivers are not an entitlement. Every |

| | | |student who applies and meets the minimum criteria will be |

| | | |considered for a waiver. However, the number of available |

| | | |waivers is limited and not every deserving student will |

| | | |receive an award. |

| | | |Application available at: |

| | | |

| | | |ationForm.pdf |

|The Miami Heat Scholarship |$2,500 |4/4/09 |Applicant must be a high school student enrolled in a |

| | | |Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County public or private |

| | | |school. |

| | | |Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 by the end of the |

| | | |third grading period of their senior year. |

| | | |Applicant must submit an official transcript from the high |

| | | |school along with a copy of their SAT and/or ACT score. |

| | | |Applicant must have an unmet financial need for assistance. In|

| | | |order to prove a financial need, please submit a copy of the |

| | | |household’s W2 form(s) and a copy of the last tax filing (i.e.|

| | | |1040 form) for all household members. |

| | | |Two letters of recommendation – each from a current high |

| | | |school teacher or administrator. |

| | | |Two or more letters from a community based organization, on |

| | | |that organization’s letterhead verifying community service and|

| | | |hours performed. |

| | | |One letter from High School Athletic Director or Coach |

| | | |verifying candidate’s participation in a high school sport. |

| | | |Applicant must be accepted to and enroll in a four year |

| | | |accredited college or university in the United States. Please |

| | | |submit a copy of the letter of acceptance to the four year |

| | | |accredited college or university. |

| | | |Application available at: |

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|Dr. Jack Ramsay Scholarship |$2,500 |4/4/09 |Student who excels in academics and community service and who |

| | | |plans to pursue a degree in Broadcast Journalism or Sports |

| | | |Communications |

| | | |Application available at: |

| | | | |

|Alec Kessler Student-Athlete Scholarship |$2,500 |4/4/09 |Student who excels in academics and community service, |

| | | |participates in a sport and has financial need |

| | | |Application available at: |

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|Army ROTC |Tuition |Not stated |Senior |

| | | |The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school |

| | | |students planning on attending a four-year college program. |

| | | |Be a U.S. citizen |

| | | |Be between the ages of 17 and 26 |

| | | |Have a high school GPA of at least 2.50 |

| | | |Score minimum of 920 on the SAT (math/verbal) or 19 on the ACT|

| | | |(excluding the required writing test scores) |

| | | |Meet physical standards |

| | | |Agree to accept a commission and serve in the Army on Active |

| | | |Duty or in a Reserve Component (U.S. Army Reserve or Army |

| | | |National Guard) |

| | | |Application available at: |

| | | | or you |

| | | |may contact at FIU |

| | | |Jorge L. Rodriguez |

| | | |Major, AV |

| | | |305-348-1619 |

| | | |jorge.rodriguez@fiu.edu |

SENiors:

FIU- Panther Walk: Saturday, February 21, 2009

Experience the personalized attention that FIU offers! Attend a Panther Walk.  This event allows students and parents/guardians an opportunity to view the university. Representatives are available to provide admissions counseling and personalized attention which each student deserves. Panther Walks are offered various times throughout the year. These events are limited to 200 participants. Sign up today by clicking here!

What to Expect:

• Learn about scholarships and financial assistance

• Explore career opportunities

• Meet your admissions counselors

• Explore state of the art facilities

Spring 2009 Panther Walk

~ Saturday, February 21, 2009 [University Park Campus]

To RSVP for a Panther Walk go to:

UNDERSTANDING THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

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Applying for financial aid can be the most complex process when applying to college. Some students are intimated by the different forms and how complicated they look; but it is important for all seniors to complete ALL Financial Aid Forms on time and accurately to avoid delays in receiving financial aid.

To apply for State Financial Aid (including State Grants, State Scholarships and Bright Futures) seniors must complete the application as soon as possible (after December 1 and prior to graduation) at .

To receive grants and scholarships from private colleges and universities some schools may require that students complete the CSS profile. Students must visit for a list of schools requiring this form and for the online application.

To receive the Federal Financial Aid, the MOST IMPORTANT step is filing the FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 of their senior year. The fastest and most accurate way to complete the FAFSA is online at fafsa..

The FAFSA is the form seniors need to complete in order to see if they are eligible for any kind of federal financial aid. Every college-bound student should submit the FAFSA regardless of how high family income may be or if they have a pre-paid college plan or scholarship.

The information provided by the student to the federal processor on the FAFSA form is put through a calculation established by the federal government. This calculation generates an Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

Eligibility for need based aid is calculated by subtracting the student’s EFC, along with any outside resources (i.e. scholarships received) from the Cost of Attendance (COA) from the institution applying to.

|  COA |

|- EFC |

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|=FINANCIAL NEED |

If the student’s EFC and other resources are less than the COA, then the student may have financial need, and the college/university at that point will send the student the Award Letter which may include a financial aid package with grants, work-study, and loans. Students that complete the financial aid process late may find that although they have financial need, they may not receive that much aid because of their late application.

FAFSA INFORMATION (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The FAFSA online will be available after January 1, 2009 at fafsa. . Those students that will not be completing the financial form online will be able to obtain a paper FAFSA by calling the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or by visiting . Students may request up to three copies of the paper application and should receive their FAFSAs in three to seven business days.   Remember seniors don’t submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid until after January 1, 2009.

SUMMER PROGRAM FOR JUNIORS:

The Princeton University Summer Journalism Program

Deadline: February 20, 2009

Application available at:

Who is eligible? This program is intended for low-income students with excellent academic records who are committed to pursuing a career in journalism. To apply for the program, you must meet the following qualifications:

- You must currently be a junior in high school.

- You must live in the continental United States.

- You must have at least an unweighted 3.5 grade point average (out of 4.0).

- You must have an interest in journalism.

- The combined income of your custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, must not exceed $45,000. (Note: This program is for students from under-resourced financial backgrounds. If the combined income of your custodial parent(s)/guardian(s) plus child support payments, if any, exceeds $45,000 and you still wish to apply, you may attach a statement explaining why you believe your family qualifies as financially under-resourced.)

What is the Princeton University Summer Journalism Program? We welcome about 20 high school students from low-income backgrounds every summer to Princeton's campus for an intensive, 10-day seminar on journalism. The program's goal is to diversify college and professional newsrooms by encouraging outstanding students from low-income backgrounds to pursue careers in journalism. All expenses, including students' travel costs to and from Princeton, are paid for by the program. Students who attend the program come from across the country.

What is the program like? Classes at the program are taught by reporters and editors from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Republic, The New Yorker, CNN and ABC News, among other media outlets. Students tour the Times and CNN; cover a professional sports event (in past years, a Yankees, Mets, Jets or Liberty game); cover news events in the Princeton area; film and produce a TV segment; and report, write, edit and design their own newspaper, The Princeton Summer Journal, which is published on the program's last day. The program is also designed to give students a taste of what life is like at one of the best colleges in the country—students live on campus and eat in one of the university's cafeterias—and to prepare them to apply to top schools. Students meet with Princeton's top professors as well as the school's president and its dean of admissions. Students attend seminars on every aspect of the college admissions process. They also take a practice SAT and attend an SAT class taught by Princeton Review.

2009 YOUNG SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT FSU

A  Summer Learning and Research Participation Program for Florida’s High-Ability High-School Students

June 14- July 25

Application and additional information available at:



DEADLINE: March 15, 2009

Participant Costs

Through the support of Florida State University, each participant is furnished a scholarship valued at $2,800.00, covering full room and board, supplementary health and accident insurance, and academic expenses of tuition, laboratory supplies and computer time.  The program also covers the costs of the weekend excursions.

Participant costs include the following:

    - Textbooks for academic courses . . . . $150 - $200

    - Transportation between Tallahassee and your home.

    - Incidental living expenses.  This can vary from $25 to $50 per week, depending on the student’s spending habits.

Transportation on campus is furnished by a free bus system, off-campus transportation by the city TalTran bus system and by the program vans.  Automobiles are not permitted for YSP students, but bicycles are strongly encouraged and are a significant asset for transportation around campus.

Selection Process

YSP is designed for students who have completed the eleventh grade in a Florida public or private high school.  A few exceptionally qualified and mature tenth graders have been selected in past years.

All applicants must have completed Algebra II, and have earned at least a "B" average (unweighted) in academic courses.  A score at the 90th percentile or better in science or mathematics on a nationally standardized exam, such as the SAT or PSAT, is also required.  Computer experience is expected.

Using information obtained from the application, transcripts, and the two letters of recommendation (counselor and teacher), the applicants are evaluated by the YSP faculty in the areas of academic achievement (grades, test scores, curriculum quality, class rank);  scientific potential (research experience, mathematics and science competitions, academic and professional goals);  personal characteristics  (leadership, maturity, self-confidence, integrity, reliability, interpersonal and communication skills, high school and community activities).

2009 YSP Calendar

Completed applications due                March 15, 2009 (postmarked – No Exceptions!)

Notification of decision (on or before) May 10, 2009

Students arrive on FSU campus          June 14, 2009

                                                                   Noon - 5:00 PM

Students depart                                  July 25, 2009

                                                                   8:00 AM - NOON

Program Description

Florida State University is pleased to announce the 2009 Young Scholars Program (YSP), a residential science and mathematics program for Florida high-school students with significant potential for careers in the sciences, engineering, and health professions.  The Young Scholars Program is supported with funding from Florida State University.

Academic Program

The curriculum includes formal course work in mathematics, computer science, and science ethics for all students, as well as an elective course in molecular biology or modern physics.  The courses and their associated laboratories are specifically designed for this program; they are not high school or college courses.  The emphasis throughout is on problem solving, on the integration of contemporary theory with application, and on the ethical and societal framework of science and technology.

Accommodations

Students live in Osceola Hall, an excellent, private residence hall on the edge of the Florida State campus near the science complex.  All meals are furnished at the Osceola dining room.  Female and male students are housed in separate wings, with two students in each room.  Four full-time YSP counselors live in Osceola on the student floors for close supervision.

Students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of self-discipline.  They are treated as adults and are expected to conduct themselves as adults.  However, rules of conduct and appropriate dress are strictly observed for the well-being of the students and for the reputation of the program.  The use of alcohol or illegal drugs, under any circumstances, will result in immediate dismissal from the program.

For Further Information

Lance King

Young Scholars Program

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL  32306-4295

(850) 644-1142

Fax (850) 644-0643

E-mail: king@bio.fsu.edu

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