The very idea of attending college can be overwhelming, especially without any help. If you don’t know where or how to start, then Georgia Apply to College Week (Nov. 8-12) will help.
Governor Sonny Perdue has proclaimed November Georgia Apply to College Month in an effort to encourage college participation for high school and non-traditional age students. Georgia Apply to College Week (GACW) specifically focuses on high-school students using http://www.GACollege411.org/ to apply to colleges throughout Georgia.
Georgia Apply to College Week will be held at 109 participating Georgia high schools, representing 65 counties. While open to all seniors at those schools, there is special focus on providing assistance to first generation and economically disadvantaged students as they navigate the college application process.
GACollege411is an online resource that helps students and their families select a college, apply for admission and plan to finance higher education. The GAcollege411 website offers access to information about colleges, universities, and technical colleges throughout Georgia. Volunteers from the participating agencies/organizations, Georgia’s colleges and universities, and the community will be on hand to assist students as they complete their applications.
“This is a home-grown effort that reaches out to students. It is a tremendous program and it will be important to keep expanding in future years,” said USG Chancellor Erroll B. Davis Jr.
At the first Georgia Apply to College Week in 2008, more than 50 volunteers assisted almost 900 students with completing admission applications at eight pilot high schools. In 2009, over 200 volunteers provided assistance, many of who supported multiple events and therefore filling about 475 volunteer slots. This year, almost 350 volunteer registrations have been received.
This week of events is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education, the Georgia Foundation of Independent Colleges, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, Communities in Schools, the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia (USG), and endorsed by the Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. The event is receiving funding from the College Access Challenge Grant, a federal program that fosters partnerships among federal, state, and local governments and philanthropic organizations through matching challenge grants that are aimed at increasing the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Georgia Has 12th Highest Percent of Seniors Scoring a 3 or Higher on AP Exams
Georgia has the 12th highest percent of seniors scoring a 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) Exams, according to The College Board's AP Report to the Nation released last week. This report measures progress of the class of 2009.
"I am proud that more Georgia students than ever are challenging themselves with demanding course work and are successfully mastering the material," said State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox. "We recognize that one of the best ways to close the achievement gap is to challenge all students with rigorous work and high expectations."
Advanced Placement classes and exams are administered by the College Board, which also administers the SAT. AP classes offer rigorous college-level learning options to students in high school. Students who receive a 3, 4 or 5 on AP exams may receive college credit. The AP Report to the Nation looks at data for 2009 High School seniors. Among Georgia's public high school seniors in 2009:
* 17.8% scored a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam during high school. That is higher than the national average of 15.9%.
* Georgia is tied for 2nd in the nation when comparing the five-year increase of public school seniors scoring a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam (5.4% growth compared to 3.2% for the nation.)
* Georgia ranks 3rd in the nation for its one-year increase of public school seniors scoring a 3 or higher on at least one AP exam (1.5% growth compared to 0.7% for the nation.)
When it comes to public school students enrolling in AP courses and taking the exams, Georgia is also a national leader. Only one other state in the country had a greater one-year increase in the number of AP exam-takers and number of exams given. The number of AP exams taken by Georgia's public school seniors increased 3.3% since 2008, compared to a 1.5% national average increase.
AP Growth Among All Students
Almost 64,000 Georgia students in all grades took at least one AP exam in 2008-2009, an increase of more than 11 percent from the previous year. Georgia's AP population continues to get more diverse as well, with more African-American and Hispanic students taking the rigorous classes.
"We know in Georgia that we must continue to close the achievement gap, and that's why it is so important that more of our minority students are taking these rigorous AP courses and doing well on the exams," Superintendent Cox said. "This AP report shows that Georgia is a leader in minority test-takers and success. We have work left to be done, but we are making tremendous progress."
During the 2008-2009 school year, more than 12,300 African-American public school students (all grades) took an AP exam. That's an increase of 17 percent from the previous year and represents more than 10 percent of all public school African-American test-takers nationwide. There were 3,507 Hispanic students (all grades) that took at least one AP exam in 2008-2009, an increase of more than 19% from the previous year.
According to the AP Report to the Nation, among Georgia's high school seniors:
* More than 23% of students who took an AP exam in 2008-2009 were African-American, an increase of almost one percentage point from the previous year.
* 11.4% of Georgia's African-American high school seniors scored 3 or higher on at least one AP exam. That is almost eight points higher than the national average.
* About 5.6% of Georgia's AP test takers were Hispanic, higher than Georgia's overall Hispanic student population (5.5 percent).
State Efforts to Increase AP Participation
The State of Georgia has undertaken many successful efforts to increase participation in AP programs and success on AP exams. Among the initiatives:
* At the request of Governor Perdue and Superintendent Cox, the Legislature has approved money to pay for students to take one AP exam per year. Economically-disadvantaged students can have all of their AP exams paid for each year.
* The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has organized the distribution of AP Teacher Quality Training Grants. Since 2006, the GaDOE has funded approximately $717,000 in grant awards to train 869 new AP teachers. These awards have allowed 573 new AP courses to be offered in public high schools throughout the state. It is anticipated that in 2010 an additional 282 AP teachers will be trained.
* The GaDOE has sponsored regional workshops for teachers of AP in the fall for the past three years. These workshops are led by master teachers of AP in Georgia high schools. To date, over 1,600 AP teachers have participated in these course-specific workshops.
* The Georgia Virtual School (GAVS) continues to add AP classes, increasing access to students throughout the state, including those that might not otherwise be able to take an AP class. In 2008-2009, 578 students enrolled in 20 different AP courses. The Georgia Virtual School will begin offering AP Spanish in Fall 2010.
* The GaDOE developed the AP Handheld Project this year and gave $64,580 in grants to 56 schools for the purchase of handheld technology for students to use in their courses.
AP Honor Schools
Superintendent Cox also named today more than 125 AP Honor Schools.
"Georgia is making tremendous strides with Advanced Placement -- not only in the number of students taking the courses, but in the number of students having success," Superintendent Cox said. "Much of that progress comes from the dedication to rigor and excellence at each of our AP Honor Schools."
The 2010 AP Honor Schools are named in three categories, based on the results of 2008-2009 AP classes and exams:
* AP CHALLENGE SCHOOLS: Schools with fewer than 900 students that are offering AP classes in the four core areas of English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science
* AP ACCESS & SUPPORT SCHOOLS: Schools with 30% of AP test takers that are African-American or Hispanic and at least 30% of all AP exams scoring 3 or higher
* AP MERIT SCHOOLS: Schools with at least 20% of students taking AP exams and at least half of the AP exams scoring a 3 or higher
The AP Honor Schools are listed below.
| AP CHALLENGE SCHOOLS: Schools with fewer than 900 students that are offering AP classes in all four academic areas | |
| Albany HS, Dougherty County Allatoona HS, Cobb County AR Johnson Magnet HS, Richmond County Armuchee HS, Floyd County Avondale HS, DeKalb County Bowdon HS, Carroll County Buford HS, Buford City Callaway HS, Troup County Carver School of Health Sciences, Atlanta City Chattooga HS, Chattooga County Clinch County HS, Clinch County Commerce HS, Commerce City Cook County HS, Cook County Coosa HS, Floyd County Cross Keys HS, DeKalb County Decatur HS, Decatur City DeKalb School of the Arts, DeKalb County Gordon Central HS, Gordon County Gordon Lee HS, Chickamauga City Greene County HS, Greene County Hancock Central HS, Hancock County | Heritage HS, Catoosa County Howard HS, Bibb County Jefferson HS, Jefferson City John Davidson Magnet HS, Richmond County Lincoln County HS, Lincoln County Long County HS, Long County McIntosh County Academy, McIntosh County Model HS, Floyd County Mount Zion HS, Carroll County Northeast HS, Bibb County Oglethorpe County HS, Oglethorpe County Rabun County HS, Rabun County Savannah School of the Arts, Chatham County Screven County HS, Screven County Southwest HS, Bibb County TEACH Charter HS, Fulton County Temple HS, Carroll County Therrell School of Health Sciences, Atlanta City Thomasville HS, Thomasville City Vidalia HS, Vidalia City Westside HS, Richmond County |
| AP ACCESS & SUPPORT SCHOOLS: Schools with 30% of AP test takers that are African-American or Hispanic and at least 30% of all AP exams scoring 3 or higher | |
| AR Johnson Magnet HS, Richmond County Academy of Richmond County HS, Richmond County Baldwin HS, Baldwin County Benjamin Mays HS, Atlanta City Berkmar HS, Gwinnett County Bradwell Institute, Liberty County Campbell HS, Cobb County Cedar Shoals HS, Clarke County Cedartown HS, Polk County Central Gwinnett HS, Gwinnett County Chamblee Charter HS, DeKalb County Chapel Hill HS, Douglas County Cross Keys HS, DeKalb County Dacula HS, Gwinnett County Dalton HS, Dalton City DeKalb School of the Arts, DeKalb County Douglas County HS, Douglas County Dutchtown HS, Henry County Eagle’s Landing HS, Henry County Early County HS, Early County | Fayette County HS, Fayette County Henry Grady HS, Atlanta City Herschel Jenkins HS, Chatham County Jenkins County HS, Jenkins County John Davidson Magnet HS, Richmond County Liberty County HS, Liberty County Lithia Springs HS, Douglas County Luella HS, Henry County Marietta HS, Marietta City McEachern HS, Cobb County Phoenix HS, Gwinnett County Rockdale County HS, Rockdale County Salem HS, Rockdale County Sandy Creek HS, Fayette County Shiloh HS, Gwinnett County South Gwinnett HS, Gwinnett County Southwest DeKalb HS, DeKalb County Statesboro HS, Bulloch County Woodland HS, Henry County |
| AP MERIT SCHOOLS: Schools with at least 20% of students taking AP exams and at least half of the AP exams scoring a 3 or higher | |
| Alpharetta HS, Fulton County Brookwood HS, Gwinnett County Centennial HS, Fulton County Chamblee Charter HS, DeKalb County Chattahoochee HS, Fulton County Columbus HS, Muscogee County Decatur HS, Decatur City DeKalb School of the Arts, DeKalb County Druid Hills HS, DeKalb County Duluth HS, Gwinnett County Dunwoody HS, DeKalb County George Walton HS, Cobb County Greenbrier HS, Columbia County Gwinnett School of Math, Science, and Technology, Gwinnett County Harrison HS, Cobb County John Davidson Magnet HS, Richmond County Lakeside HS, Columbia County | Lakeside HS, DeKalb County Lassiter HS, Cobb County Milton HS, Fulton County North Gwinnett HS, Gwinnett County North Oconee HS, Oconee County North Springs HS, Fulton County Northview HS, Fulton County Oconee County HS, Oconee County Parkview HS, Gwinnett County Peachtree Ridge HS, Gwinnett County Riverwood HS, Fulton County Roswell HS, Fulton County Savannah Arts Academy, Chatham County South Forsyth HS, Forsyth County Starr’s Mill HS, Fayette County West Forsyth HS, Forsyth County |
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Upward Bound Boasts 100 Percent Pass Rate on Graduation Tests
Seniors in Valdosta State University's Upward Bound program (UB) recently celebrated a 100 percent pass rate for the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT).
The group of 26 students began the year-round college preparation efforts during the first Upward Bound summer session in 2008. The program, funded by a $1 million TRIO grant from the Department of Education, helps local college-bound students in ninth through 12th grade develop the skills and motivation necessary to succeed beyond high school.
Seniors have dedicated time during the last year and a half to attending afterschool study sessions and Saturday learning sessions with Upward Bound tutors and advisors. Students not only covered themes in math, science and literature, but also focused on preparing for future challenges like the SAT, ACT and GHSGT. Many agree their efforts in building stronger study skills and sharpening their abilities in core academic subjects was well worth the time.
In fact, four have already received college acceptance letters. Samantha Mathis and Ashley Patterson have both been accepted to VSU. Ronald Carter Jr. received his letter from Emmanuel College, a private religious-based college in Franklin Springs, Ga. Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University and Rutgers University have each sent letters of acceptance to Kameron Copeland, who has been dually enrolled at Valdosta High School (VHS) and VSU since summer 2009.
Dondraie Seay, Upward Bound director, said she is thrilled for the future college scholars -- the four already accepted and those still searching for the right fit -- and knows Upward Bound will continue supporting them through their first year of college.
"These students have worked so hard to improve their study skills and raise their GPAs," said Seay, who was hired by VSU's Equal Opportunity Programs in 2007. "I know they will truly be successful during their college careers as well."
Dedrek Bryant has also reaped the rewards from his hard work with Upward Bound. The Valdosta High School junior was recently accepted as a student leader for the People to People Leadership Summit, which will be held July 11-17, 2010 at Harvard University in Boston, Mass. Nominated by VHS English Instructor Donna Alger based on his outstanding scholastic merit, civic involvement and leadership potential, Bryant will attend workshops and presentations and participate in excursions and discussions designed to assist his college admission efforts and guide his educational career goals.
The rigorous academic program will focus on leadership development and global awareness. Coordinated by People to People Ambassador Programs, www.peopletopeople.com/leadership , its mission is to fulfill former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's vision to foster world citizenship.
Student Initiative Program
A team of Upward Bound students recently returned from the ninth annual Student Initiative Weekend, hosted Nov. 20-22 in Peachtree City by the Georgia Association of Special Programs Personnel (GASPP). The event, themed "TAKE FLIGHT: Soar to a Higher Level," featured workshops, presentations and other events designed to improve communication skills and provide attendees with the leadership tools necessary to reach long term goals.
Presenters included NBA Hall-of-Famer Dominique Wilkins, the most celebrated player to wear an Atlanta Hawks basketball uniform, Alisha Thomas Morgan, the first African American to serve for Cobb County in the Georgia House of Representatives, and several others. All challenged students to seize leadership opportunities, set lofty goals, present themselves in the most professional manner possible and always soar above to exceed others expectations.
Students from TRIO programs around the state also competed in academic bowls with categories in math, science, language arts and other core subjects. Although they didn't bring home top awards, the VSU group performed well.
“In competing with TRIO students from around the state, VSU’s Upward Bound students obtained high performance scores throughout the competition,” said Seay. “This event offered the students and opportunity to exercise and expand their leadership skills.”
Last year, Kameron Copeland brought home a $100 price for placing first in the essay contest and the group scored high in math as well.
What's ahead for Upward Bound
Upward Bound students have faced an accelerated program this year, with four study sessions per week and two Saturday academies each month. Many are also enrolled in honor courses and engaged in the challenging new International Baccalaureate curriculum at Valdosta High.
"The program activities were increased in order to successfully launch the seniors into their chosen college path," said Seay, who manages the program's daily operations. "As a result the students’ skills have increased; the Upward Bound Rising Stars are excelling and will continue to do so upon entering college.”
UB academic advisors work with each junior and senior to create an academic plan to keep them on track toward graduation. Advisors work with school counselors to ensure students are progressing well and taking the best classes to support their long-term goals.
This spring, the group will also tour Georgia colleges, such as Georgia Southern University and Columbus State University, and next summer they plan to travel north for visits to ivy league schools in the Boston, Mass. and New York areas.
Seay said enrollment is open each fall for the program, which manages about 60 students each year. Parents, teachers and other students can refer potential candidates, each of which must submit an application, financial references and an essay about their future goals and life ambitions. After a selective interview process, successful applicants are inducted into the program.
"As a result of the educational and cultural enrichment standards, VSU Upward Bound program has successfully provided beneficial resources to all participants," Seay said. "We challenge the participants to give their all and excel to become a rising star."
Call Seay at (229) 333-5463 or e-mail her at dlseay@valdosta.edu to learn more about VSU’s Upward Bound Program or make a donation to help this program continue leading students toward higher education.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Proton Energy Systems Announces $1 Million Scholarship Program
/PRNewswire/ -- Global hydrogen energy leader Proton Energy Systems announced today it is launching a $1 million scholarship program aimed at high school seniors across the nation. The Proton Energy Scholarship will recognize and award high school seniors who demonstrate outstanding achievement, excellence and promise in the field of science or technology, and who plan to pursue higher education in this field.
The scholarship program is supported and funded by Tom Sullivan, owner of Proton Energy and founder of the national chain Lumber Liquidators. The scholarship will award four-year undergraduate scholarship prizes with a total value of up to $100,000 each. Honorable Mentions, Proton Energy Achievers, will be awarded $500 prizes. Sullivan has committed $1 million to the Hydrogen Education Foundation (HEF), who is administering the scholarship program.
"Proton Energy is committed to innovation and creativity, and it is our hope that through this scholarship, we can help inspire young people with an interest in science and technology," said Sullivan. "The cost of college can sometimes be overwhelming -- especially in this economy -- and we are proud to help alleviate this burden, while also encouraging new ideas among some of America's most promising high school students in a field that holds tremendous importance for the future."
Proton Energy is the world's leading supplier of onsite hydrogen generators utilizing PEM (proton exchange membrane) technology, which creates high purity hydrogen from de-mineralized water and electricity. The company has been developing and manufacturing world-class electrolysis systems since 1996, with more than 1200 units deployed world-wide, on every continent. Proton Energy has also been involved in more than a dozen hydrogen fueling stations currently in operation around the nation, and its commitment to innovation has been recognized with contracts from the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy.
"We are thrilled that Proton chose the Hydrogen Education Foundation to administer this exciting new program," said Jeffrey Serfass, President of the HEF. "We look forward to identifying and awarding star students who will help us address the global energy and environmental challenges ahead."
The Proton Energy Scholarship, aimed at high school seniors, will play an important complementary role to two other HEF programs, the Hydrogen Student Design Contest and the H-Prize, which respectively hold competitions for university-level students and innovators seeking excellence beyond higher education.
Proton Energy Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on academic performance, strength of application, commitment to further education in a science or technology related field, financial need and demonstrated leadership, work ethic and community involvement. Deadline for applications is February 10, 2010. Winners will be announced on April 15, 2010.
For more information on the Proton Energy Scholarship, application guidelines, and to apply, visit www.ProtonEnergyScholarship.org .
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
High School Students Get Help Navigating College Applications During Georgia Apply to College Week
WHO: During the Georgia Apply to College Week (GACW) event at their high school, seniors will be given the opportunity to apply to college using GAcollege411.org. Volunteers from Georgia colleges and universities will be on hand to assist students as they complete their applications.
WHAT: GACW is held to provide all Georgia high school seniors with the opportunity to apply to college using GAcollege411.org, with a focus on providing assistance to first generation students as they navigate the college application process. GACW is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education, the Georgia Foundation of Independent Colleges, the Georgia Student Finance Commission, Communities in Schools, the Technical College System of Georgia and the University System of Georgia, and endorsed by the Georgia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (GACRAO).
WHEN: November 9-13, 2009: this is the second year of the event which has expanded from eight to 44 high schools across the state.
WHERE: List of Participating High Schools
High School County Date of Event
Albany High School Dougherty November 9
Lamar County High School Lamar November 9
Lincoln County High School Lincoln November 9
Tattnall County High School Tattnall November 9
Baconton Community Charter School Mitchell November 10
Chestatee High School Hall November 10
Columbia High School DeKalb November 10
Coosa High School Floyd November 10
Crisp County High School Crisp November 10
Gordon Lee High School Walker November 10
Jackson High School Butts November 10
Jefferson County High School Jefferson November 10
Kendrick High School Muscogee November 10
Mountain Education Center High School Union November 10
Bleckley County High School Bleckley November 11
Gainesville High School Hall November 11
Griffin High School Spalding November 11
Jasper County High School Jasper November 11
Loganville Christian Academy Walton November 11
Mt. Zion High School Carroll November 11
Ronald E. McNair Senior High School DeKalb November 11
South Cobb High School Cobb November 11
Terrell Middle High School Terrell November 11
Bowdon High School Carroll November 12
Bryan County High School Bryan November 12
Cedar Grove High School DeKalb November 12
Frank McClarin High School Fulton November 12
Lumpkin County High School Lumpkin November 12
Macon County High School Macon November 12
Marion County High School Marion November 12
Spalding High School Spalding November 12
Ware County High School Ware November 12
Whitfield Career Academy Whitfield November 12
Thomson High School McDuffie November 12-13
Baker County Schools Baker November 13
Campbell High School Cobb November 13
Chattahoochee County High School Chattahoochee November 13
East Hall High School Hall November 13
Hawkinsville High School Pulaski November 13
Lithia Springs High School Douglas November 13
Morrow High School Clayton November 13
Ridgeland High School Walker November 13
Sonoraville High School Gordon November 13
Treutlen High School Treutlen November 13
Westside High School Bibb November 13
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Friday, February 13, 2009
Atlanta Braves High School Scholarship, Presented by Publix Super Markets, Available Now to Graduating Seniors
For the tenth consecutive year the Atlanta Braves and Publix Super Markets have partnered to offer high school scholarships to graduating high school seniors throughout Georgia. Six $2000 scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated strong community involvement as well as solid academic performance throughout their high school careers.
Applications are available at braves.com/community and at public and private high schools throughout Georgia. Students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 should submit an application along with:
• One letter of recommendation
• A letter of acceptance from a college or university for the fall 2009 semester
• An essay describing how the applicant has made an impact in their community
• Completed applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2009.
Scholarship recipients will be honored during an on-field presentation prior to the Atlanta Braves home game on May 2, 2009 vs. the Houston Astros. Each winner will be presented with a check for $2000 by an Atlanta Braves player and a representative from Publix Super Markets. All applicants will receive a Braves promotional item.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Poster Design Competition for High School Seniors Proclaims 'Life is Better With Art In It'
/PRNewswire/ -- What would life be like if you walked into a museum and there were no pictures? Or if you visited a school, and there were no drawings on the wall? Art gives life depth, color, texture and joy.
To recognize the importance that art plays in everyone's lives, The Art Institutes and Americans for the Arts announce the annual Poster Design Competition for high school seniors illustrating the theme "Life is Better with Art In It."
Students with an interest in graphic design are eligible to win a scholarship worth $25,000 to study at one of The Art Institutes schools.
According to John Mazzoni, President of The Art Institutes, "High school seniors interested in a creative arts education may not be sure where their talents may lead. We are excited about offering this national graphic design competition and view it as a unique opportunity to encourage, recognize and reward talented artists who want to further their education in an evolving field that may lead to a fulfilling career in the industry."
Co-sponsor for the national Poster Design Competition, Americans for the Arts, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and advocating for arts in schools. "Art programs in many schools across the country are often tragically on the chopping block when it becomes necessary to trim budget," says Robert Lynch, CEO of Americans for the Arts. "Our partnership in this competition is aimed at raising awareness of the importance that art plays in the lives of children of all ages."
Deadline for entries is February 6, 2009. Selection and notification of a national winner will be made by May 15, 2009.
For more information on how to enter the Poster Design Competition and to view the competition rules, visit www.artinstitutes.edu/pr.aspx?ID=pdc093 .
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Thursday, December 18, 2008
Make Money This Holiday: Do You Qualify for AFSA's Scholarship Contest?
/PRNewswire/ -- Whether Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or Christmas, the holidays are a time of goodwill, cheer, and above all, giving. Therefore in the spirit of the season, the American Fire Sprinkler Association (AFSA) is spreading its goodwill and cheer by giving back to the community.
This Dallas-based trade group is calling for high school seniors to enter to win $20,000 in scholarships in its National Scholarship Contest, http://www.afsascholarship.org/. So with time off for the holidays, what better time for students to apply for scholarships, like AFSA's National Scholarship Contest, in hopes of winning one of life's most treasured gifts: an education?
More exciting than a Reindeer sweater, AFSA's National Scholarship Contest is the gift that keeps giving, guaranteed to give $20,000 this year, and that money can go a long way to put dreams of a further education within reach. Since 1996, AFSA has provided nearly a quarter of a million dollars in scholarships to help fulfill the educational dreams of students from across the nation.
This online contest is unlike many traditional scholarships. That's because instead of writing an essay, applicants will read one. That's right! To apply, students go online and read a short essay about sprinklers and fire safety. After finishing, they complete a ten-question quiz on what they just read. Each correct answer gives the student a chance at winning one of ten $2,000 scholarships (maximum 10 chances per entrant).
To be eligible, applicants must be a high school senior during the 2008-2009 academic year who will attend a U.S. college, university or trade school in fall 2009. Winners are randomly selected to receive a scholarship payable one-time directly to their respective institution of higher learning.
Year after year, students die in campus-related fires. Through this scholarship, AFSA hopes to create greater awareness - and therefore, a safer future - by educating students who otherwise may not recognize the importance of fire safety.
The AFSA Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and legal residents. Deadline to entries is April 1, 2009. For details or to apply, visit http://www.afsascholarship.org/.
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Thursday, October 2, 2008
HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation Raises Funds to Support Scholarships
(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Have It Your Way Foundation, Inc., the charitable arm of the BURGER KING® brand, announced today the launch of its annual Fall Fundraiser, the largest in-restaurant promotion hosted by the Foundation in support of the BURGER KING® Scholars Program, which provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors in communities across the nation.
For each $1 donation made at participating BURGER KING® restaurants from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31, 2008, guests will receive a coupon book containing eight value-sized french fry coupons. The net proceeds will be used to fund educational scholarships through the BURGER KING® Scholars Program.
The BURGER KING® system has long-supported education in the communities which it serves. All U.S. company restaurants and participating franchise-owned restaurants, along with corporate sponsor H.J. Heinz, have come together to help further support education in their local communities.
The BURGER KING® Scholars Program provides $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors with a minimum 2.5 GPA, who work part-time, demonstrate financial need and participate in community and/or extracurricular activities. Graduating seniors throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada are eligible for the scholarships and recipients do not have to be employed at a BURGER KING® restaurant. The BURGER KING® Scholars Program has granted more than $11.7 million in scholarships since its inception in 2000.
“The goal of the BURGER KING® Scholars Program is to help alleviate some of the financial burden of the rising cost of higher education,” said Ivette Diaz, executive director, HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation. “Through the Fall Fundraiser, Burger King Corp., our franchisees and guests have the opportunity to help support education in the local communities where we work and live.”
Current high school seniors planning to graduate in the spring of 2009 may obtain more information on the BURGER KING® Scholars Program and apply online by logging onto www.bk.com/scholars or by calling 305/378-3186. The 2009 scholarship recipients will be announced in April of next year.
Scholarship funds come directly from the HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Foundation. In addition, company- and franchise-owned BURGER KING® restaurants throughout the country host a variety of fundraising activities, which also help fund scholarships each year.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Seeks Applicants for Its 2009 Class
PRNewswire/ -- The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a non-profit organization created to support the higher education of deserving high school seniors in the United States, announces it is accepting scholarship applications now through October 31, 2008.
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards a total of $3 million in achievement-based four-year scholarships to 250 outstanding high school seniors from communities across the nation. The Foundation annually awards 200 Regional scholarships of $10,000 each and 50 National scholarships of $20,000 each. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation evaluates applicants on the basis of demonstrated leadership in academics, school, community and civic activities, as well as personal character and the motivation to serve and succeed.
Applications are available at http://www.coca-colascholars.org/ and must be completed online and submitted by October 31, 2008 of the student's senior year. Criteria for the application and frequently asked questions are also available on the website or by calling (800) 306-2653 for more information.
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