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Ms. Sally Coords
Miami Palmetto Senior High

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IT'S TIME TO WIN SOME SCHOLARSHIPS!

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      IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING YOUR FAFSA APPLICATION, THIS IS ALSO THE TIME TO BEGIN COMPETING FOR SOME OF THOSE COVETED SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS. 

HERE IS HOW IT WORKS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE CAP OFFICE IS CONTINUALLY SENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ITS STUDENTS (MOSTLY SENIORS).THESE SCHOLARSHIPS DIFFER FROM FASTWEB OFFERINGS BECAUSE THEY ARE FREQUENTLY FROM LOCAL CLUBS, BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS AND ARE NOT LISTED NATIONALLY. THEY ARE ALSO MORE EASILY WON SINCE THE COMPETITION POOL IS SMALLER (DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA OR PINECREST) I ENTER THESE ON THIS PAGE IN THE ORDER THAT THEY ARRIVE. I LIST THE NAME, AMOUNT, REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP. I ALSO TELL YOU WHETHER YOU CAN LINK TO THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ON LINE OR WHETHER YOU NEED TO PICK UP A HARD COPY APPLICATION IN MY OFFICE.

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE UPDATED WEEKLY. THEY ARE DELETED AS THEIR DEADLINES EXPIRE.

YOU MAY SIGN UP ( "NOTIFY ME" ) IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE AN E MAIL FOR EACH NEW SCHOLARSHIP AS IT ARRIVES IN THE CAP OFFICE.

YOU CAN APPLY FOR AS MANY SCHOLARSHIPS AS YOU HAVE TIME AND ENERGY. YOU CAN ADD SCHOLARSHIP DOLLARS TO PRE PAID AND BRIGHT FUTURES MONEY. YOU CAN ALSO COMBINE SCHOLARSHIPS WITH THOSE OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE.

SCHOLARSHIPS DIFFER FROM NOMINATIONS SINCE ANYONE WHO MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS CAN APPLY AND NEED NOT BE NOMINATED.

WE WILL BEGIN THE FINANCIAL AID PROCESS IN JANUARY. TELL YOUR PARENTS THAT FINANCIAL AID WILL BE BASED ON THEIR EARNED INCOME (AS SHOWN ON THEIR 2009 TAXES). OTHER FACTORS CONSIDERED ARE SOME SPECIFIC ASSETS, NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN COLLEGE, AGE OF PARENT AND SAVINGS.

PLEASE STOP BY THE CAP OFFICE DURING YOUR LUNCH PERIOD. APPOINTMENTS ARE NOT NECESSARY DURING LUNCH. YOU MAY ALSO SCHEDULE A LONGER APPOINTMENT THROUGH MS. MAGGIO IN THE MAIN OFFICE.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU AND REMEMBER THAT I AM HERE TO HELP.......!

 

 SCHOLARSHIPS

 


 

 

 

 

  

 

SCHOLARSHIPS 2009-2010

 

 

 

 IN ADDITION TO THE SCHOLARSHIP LISTED BELOW, CHECK SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THROUGH THESE NATIONAL SEARCH ENGINES:

 

www.meritaid.com  (try this one....it's great)

 

 

www.fastweb.com

 

www.collegeprowler.com

 

www.anycollege.com

 

www.latinocollegedollars.org

 

www.collegesoup.com

 

www.review.com

 

www.collegeanswer.com

 

www.schoolsoup.com

 

www.dadecommunityfoundation.org

 

www.InternationalScholarships.com

 

www.InternationalStudent.com

 

www.IEFA.ORG

 

www.InternationalStudentLoan.com

 

 

 

THERE ARE STILL PLENTY OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS AND SOME ARE ARRIVING FOR JUNIORS TOO! IT'S TIME TO GO FOR THE GOLD!CHECK THE SCHOLARSHIP WEBSITE EACH WEEK AND WIN SOME OF THE $$$$ OUT THERE.

 

 

 

 

GOOD NEWS !

 

  

 

CASEY ANDERSON HAS MOVED ON TO THE SEMI FINALIST PHASE OF THE GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIP.THIS IS A HUGE HONOR. GOOD LUCK CASEY!

 

MORE GOOD NEWS.....I HAVE JUST BEEN TOLD THAT JORDAN ROSEN HAS ALSO BEEN SELECTED AS A COCA-COLA SCHOLAR FINALIST. HE WILL TRAVEL TO ATLANTA WITH RALPHIE HARO FOR THE FINAL PHASE OF THIS SCHOLARS COMPETITION. VERY FEW STUDENTS EVER REACH THIS FINAL PHASE AND PALMETTO IS VERY PROUD OF THESE STUDENTS.

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNIOR MELISSA VASQUEZ. SHE WAS THE LOCAL AND DISTRICT WINNER OF THE "VOICE OF DEMOCRACY" ESSAY CONTEST.SHE IS DEFINITELY OFF TO A GOOD START!

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO RALPHIE HARO. HE HAS BEEN SELECTED AS A COCA-COLA SCHOLAR.!!!! THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS EXTREMELY SELECTIVE AND IS AWARDED FOR ALL FOUR YEARS OF COLLEGE! WAY TO GO-RALPHIE! 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO NOAH GRAY FOR BEING CHOSEN AS A NATIONAL COMAST SCHOLAR.HE WAS FIRST CHOSEN AS THE NOMINEE FROM PALMETTO AND THEN WENT FORWARD TO WIN IN THE NATIONAL CPMPETITION.CONGRATULATIONS TO NOAH ON THIS EXCITING WIN!

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALIX GINSBURG FOR BEING CHOSEN AS THIS YEAR'S MIAMI PALMETTO NOMINEE FOR THE WALTER B ARNOLD YOUTH FAIR HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP. BEING CHOSEN IS A DISTINCT HONOR. HER PROJECT TO RAISE MONEY AND ASSIST NEGLECTED DOGS WON HER THIS HONOR. SHE WILL NOW COMPETE WITH THE OTHER NOMINEES OF DADE COUNTY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL FOR A PLACE IN THE YOUTH FAIR HALL OF FAME AS WELL AS THE $1000 PRIZE. 

 

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALESY ITURREY FOR HER SELECTION BY OUR PRINCIPAL TO REPRESENT OUR SCHOOL IN THE PRINCIPAL'S LEADERSHIP AWARD. SHE WILL NOW COMPETE AT THE NEXT LEVEL. WE WISH HER THE BEST OF LUCK!

 

CONGRATULATIONS TO JORDAN ROSEN, ALEXANDRA RIGL AND ELIZABETH ELMALEH . THEY WERE CHOSEN AS OUR NOMINEES FOR THE PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF THE COMMUNITY AWARDS. THEY WILL NOW COMPETE AT THE NEXT LEVEL.GOOD LUCK!

   

 SCHOLARSHIPS

 

QUESTBRIDGE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNTY FOR JUNIORS......

SCHOLARSHIP: QUESTBRIDGE 10 FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO SUMMER PROGRAMS AT EMORY, HARVARD, STANFORD, NOTRE DAME, U. PENN., AND YALE. ALL EXPENSES, TRAVEL AND BOOKS PAID.
AMOUNT: FULL TUITION TO THE ABOVE SUMMER PROGRAMS PLUS EXPENSES
REQUIREMENTS:JUNIOR WHO IS ACADEMICALLY VERY STRONG AND HAS A FAMILY INCOME OF $60,000 OR LESS.
DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 29
CONTACT: GO TO www.questbridge.org FOR AN APPLICATION OR SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION

MORE FOR JUNIORS......

SCHOLARSHIP: 2010 HISPANIC HERITAGE YOUTH AWARDS

THE HISPANIC HERITAGE FOUNDATION IS ONCE AGAIN CONDUCTING A NATION-WIDE SEARCH FOR THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST HISPANIC/LATINO LEADERS.

THE NATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM SERVES AS THE FEEDER TO ALL OTHER HHF YOUTH EFFORTS AND PROVIDES A VETTED NETWORK OF EMERGING LATINO LEADERS WHO HAVE EXCELLED IN THE CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES INCLUDING SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH, BUSINESS, JOURNLAISM, EDUCATION AND SPORTS.

THE TIMELINE FOR THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CHANGED.

  • APPLICATIONS AND SEARCH: 2010 JUNIORS OF LATINO DESCENT WITH A MINIMUM OF 3.0 GPA CAN APPLY.
  • NEW TIME-LINE: APPLICATION PROCESS WILL BEGIN THE END OF MARCH THROUGH JULY
  • COMMUNITY PROJECT AND EDUCATIONAL GRANTS: STUDENTS CAN CHOOSE TO USE THEIR GRANTS FOR THEIR COLLEGE EDUCATION OR TO FUND THEIR COMMUNITY SERVICE EFFORT.
  • RECIPIENTS: SELECTED STUDENTS WILL BE CATEGORIZED ASREGIONAL GOLD, SILVER OR BRONZE MEDALLION RECIPIENTS AND RECEIVE $1000
  • APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ON-LINE IN APRIL 2010 AT www.hispanicheritage.org/youth.php

STUDENTS MUST HAVE A 3.0 GPA, BE A CITIZEN OR US PERMANENT RESIDENT, BE OF HISPANIC DESCENT

FOR JUNIORS INTERESTED IN THE US NAVAL ACADEMY.....

THE NAVAL ACADEMY ACADEMY SUMMER STEM PROGRAM IS OFFERED TO RISING 10TH AND 11TH GRADE STUDENTS. APPLICANTS MUST HAVE DEMONSTRATED SUPERIOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE TO INCLUDE GPA, STRONG PSAT OR SAT/ACT SCORES, ACHIEVEMENT IN ATHLETICS OR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, GOOD MORAL CHARACTER AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE.

APPLICATION AVAILABLE AT www.usna.edu/admissions/stem OR CALL 410-293-1858
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2010
 

SENIORS....

IF YOU WERE ACCEPTED TO UF....YOU SHOULD TRY THIS SCHOLARSHIP!
SCHOLARSHIP: GATOR CLUB OF MIAMI SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $1000
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR WHO HAS BEEN ACCEPTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, AN INTEREST IN GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE, TRANSCRIPT, COPY OF SAT OR ACT SCORES, AT LEAST ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM YOUR SCHOOL, AT LEAST ONE RECOMMENDATION FROM OUTSIDE YOUR SCHOOL, A PERSONAL STATEMENT ADDRESSING WHY YOU SELECTED THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, WHAT YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH THROUGH YOUR EDUCATION AND WHY YOU SHOULD RECEIVE THIS GATOR SCHOLARSHIP. BE CREATIVE!
DEADLINE: APRIL 16, 2010
CONTACT: www.miamigators.com OR SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: A VOICE FOR ANIMALS ESSAY
AMOUNT: $1000
REQUIREMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO ENTER THE HUMANE NETWORK'S "A VOICE FOR ANIMALS" CONTEST. THE ESSAY MUST EXAMINE EITHER THE MISTREATMENT OF ONE ANIMAL SPECIES OR ONE CAUSE OF ANIMAL SUFFERING OCCURING ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD AND SUGGEST WHAT POSSIBLE MEASURES COULD REDUCE THIS SUFERING. THE ESSAY MUST NOT EXCEED 1500 WORDS. ON LINE REGISTRATION. UPLOAD ESSAY.
DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2010
CONTACT: http://www.hennet.org/contest

SCHOLARSHIP: COLLEGE PROWLER "NO ESSAY" SCHOLARSHIP FOR MARCH
AMOUNT: $2000
REQUIREMENTS: THOS IS DESCRIBED AS THE EASIEST POSSIBLE SCHOLARSHIP. STUDENTS CAN USE THE MONEY FOR TUITION, HOUSING, MEALS, BOOKS OR ANY EDUCATION RELATED EXPENSE.STUDNET MUST PLAN TO ENROLL IN COLLEGE WITHIN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS.
DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2010
CONTACT: http://collegeprowler.com/scholarship/apply.aspx

SCHOLARSHIP: LEO SUAREZ JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT:
$1000 PLUS INTERNSHIP AT THE MIAMI HERALD
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, 3.0 GPA, INTEND TO MAJOR IN JOURNALISM, BROADCAST OR MASS COMMUNICATIONS, THREE WRITING SAMPLES THAT HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED, LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FROM THE JOURNALISM SPONSOR OR ENGLISH TEACHER, PERSONAL STATEMENT, VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL NEED CONSIDERED, TRANSCRIPT, ONE PHOTOCOPY OF ENTIRE APPLICATION
DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2010
CONTACT: www.dadecommunityfoundation.org OR SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: JUDGE SIDNEY ARONOVITZ MEMORIAL
AMOUNT:
$500
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, 3.0 GPA, FINANCIAL NEED WILL BE A CONSIDERATION BUT NOT A REQUIREMENT, NOT OLDER THAN 19 YEARS, PURSUE A COLLEGE EDUCATION AND PLAN TO PURSUE A CAREER IN SOUTH FLORIDA AFTER COLLEGE.
DEADLINE: MARCH 26, 2010
CONTACT: www.dadecommunityfoundation.org
OR SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: CLYDE W. JUDSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP  FOR ARCHITECTURE
AMOUNT:$2500
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN DESCENT, PLAN TO MAJOR IN ARCHITECTURE AS A FULL TIME STUDENT, 3.0 GPA (UNWEIGHTED), FINANCIAL NEED A CONSIDERATION, VOLUNTEER OR WORK EXPERIENCE, PERSONAL STATEMENT, 1 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, TRANSCRIPT, ONE PHOTOCOPY OF ENTIRE APPLICATION.
DEADLINE: APRIL 28, 2010
CONTACT: www.dadecommunityfoundation.org  OR SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: SAMALOT-SEBASTIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
AMOUNT: $2000
REQUIREMENTS: MINORITY SENIOR, ENROLL FULL TIME IN A 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY, LIVE IN SOUTH FLORIDA, DEMONSTRATED ACADEMIC MERIT, DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, PERSONAL STATEMENT , 3 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, VOLUNTEER SERVICE OR COMMUNITY SERVICE, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT, 3.5 GPA (WEIGHTED)
DEADLINE:MARCH 31, 2010
CONTACT:
www.dadecommunityfoundation.org OR SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: RODNEY THAXTON AND MARTIN SEGAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
AMOUNT:$1000
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR OF AFRICAN DESCENT, COMMITMENT TO THE GOAL OF SOCIAL JUSTICE AS EVIDENCED THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE (STUDENT SHOULD HAVE VOLUNTEERED TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE)ATTEND A 4 YEAR COLLEGE IN THE FALL, FINANCIAL NEED,ESSAY, TRANSCRIPT, 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
DEADLINE: APRIL 2, 2010
CONTACT: www.dadecommunnityfoundation.org OR SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: SEITLIN WHEELER SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $1500
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, MINIMUM 3.0 GPA, INTEREST IN PURSUING A CAREER IN BUSINESS OR IN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY, ESSAY ON TOPIC OF "ETHICS"
DEADLINE: MAY 8, 2010
CONTACT: www.dadecommunityfoundation.org OR SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION

 SCHOLARSHIP: MIAMI HEAT SCHOLARSHIPS  THE MIAMI HEAT OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS IN THREE AREAS
AMOUNT: $2500 FOR EACH SCHOLARSHIP
REQUIREMENTS:
        1. MIAMI HEAT SCHOLARSHIP (GENERAL) SENIOR WHO HAS EXCELLED IN ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND HAVE FINANCIAL NEED
        2.JACK RAMSAY SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE EXCELLED IN ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND HAVE FINANCIAL NEEDAND IS INTERESTED IN SPORTS OR BROADCAST JOURNALISM
        3. ALEC KESSLER STUDENT-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP FOR A STUDENT WHO EXCELS IN ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, PARTICIPATES IN SPORTS AND HAS FINANCIAL NEED.

ALL CATEGORIES REQUIRE A 3.2 GPA BY THE TIME OF GRADUATION, TRANSCRIPT, COPY OF SAT OR ACT SCORES, 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FROM A TEACHER AND/OR ADMINISTRATOR AND 2 LETTERS FROM A COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATION. ALEC KESSLER APPLICANTS WILL NEED ONE MORE LETTER FROM A COACH OR ATHLETIC DIRECTOR.

ALL CATEGORIES REQUIRE A COPY OF A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE TO A 4 YEAR COLLEGE

ALL CATEGORIES REQUIRE AN ESSAY
DEADLINE: APRIL 3, 2010
CONTACT: APPLICATIONS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AND PRINTED AT www.nba.com/heat/community/community_education.html

 SCHOLARSHIP: OMEGA PSI PHI (PI NU CHAPTER)
AMOUNT:
INITIAL AWARD OF $1500  $1000 FOR NEXT 3 YEARS ($4500 TOTAL)
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR MALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN DESCENT, 2.5 GPA OR BETTER, 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, ESSAY, PERSONAL INTERVIEW. ALL SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE BASED ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, CHARACTER, ESSAY, RECOMMENDATIONS.
DEADLINE: MARCH 26, 2010
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONAMOUNT: 15 FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIPS TO ONE OF OUR 11 PUBLIC STATE OF FLORIDA UNIVERSITIES OR MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR WHO IS THE CHILD OF A PARENT WHO HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATIONAL CREDIT UNION FOR AT LEAST A YEAR. THIS IS A RANDOM DRAWING.BY THE APPLICATION DEADLINE, THE STUDENT MUST HAVE AN SFECU ACCOUNT OF THEIR OWN. IF YOUR PARENT IS A TEACHER OR WORKS FOR THE SCHOOL SYSTEM, HAS LIVED IN FLORIDA FOR A LEAST 12 MONTHS YOU SHOULD PICK UP THIS APPLICATION FOR THE DRAWING. STUDENTS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ACCEPTANCE TO ONE OF THE LISTED COLLEGES AND PRESENT A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE IF THEY WIN.
DEADLINE: APRIL 16, 2010 (RECEIVED)
CONTACT: APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE IN THE MAIN OFFICE (ASK MS. MAGGIO)

 

SCHOLARSHIP:JAMAICAN ASSOCIATION OF DADE EDUCATORS HUMANITARIAN AWARD
AMOUNT:
$1000

REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR WHO HAS EXCELLED IN ALL AREAS INCLUDING ACADEMICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE,MINIMUM 3.0 GPA, 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, ESSAY. STUDENT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE OF JAMAICAN DESCENT FOR THIS AWARD.
DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2010

CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION 

 

SCHOLARSHIP: JAMAICAN ASSOCIATION OF DADE EDUCATORS OUTSTANDING SCHOLAR
AMOUNT:
$1000
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR OF JAMAICAN DESCENT WHO IS WILLING TO SERVE AS A MENTOR FOR A HIGHSCHOOL STUDENT IF SELECTED AS A WINNER, COMMUNITY SERVICE, JAMAICAN BORN OR HAS JAMAICAN PARENTS, MINIMUM 3.0 GPA, 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, ESSAY
DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2010
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION

 

SCHOLARSHIP: MALOOF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
AMOUNT:
$2000

REQUIREMENTS: 2 SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED TO A GRADUATING SENIOR FROM A DADE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WHO INTENDS TO PURSUE A DEGREE IN BUSINESS, LAW, POLITICAL SCIENCE OR GOVERNMENT SERVICE, WEIGHTED 3.0 GPA, DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, 2 LETTERS OF REC., TRANSCRIPT. 

2 SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED TO A STUDENT WITH THE ABOVE CRITERIA THAT ARE ALSO THE SON OR DAUGHTER OF A MIAMI-DADE COUNTY OR CITY OF MIAMI EMPLOYEE 

DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2010
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION

 

SCHOLARSHIP: JEANNE BELLAMY SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS

AMOUNT: $2000

REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, FEMALE INTENDING TO PURSUE A DEGREE IN BUSINESS, 3.0 WEIGHTED GPA, DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, ESSAY EXPLAINING FUTURE GOALS AND WHY YOU DESIRE TO PURSUE A DEGREE IN BUSINESS, TRANSCRIPT, TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2010
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLIATION

 

SCHOLARSHIP: ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY
AMOUNT:
VARIES WITH NEED AND FUNDS AVAILABLE
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES OR WORK EXPERIENCE, TRANSCRIPT,ESSAY "THE VALUE OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION", US CITIZEN, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, SAT OR ACT SCORES CONSIDERED, GPA MUST BE ABOVE A C AVERGE. RATING SCALE:

     GPA  40 = POINTS

     SAT OR ACT = 10 POINTS

     HIGH SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT = 20 POINTS

     ESSAY =  20 POINTS

     COMMUNITY ACTIVITY INVOLVEMENT = 10 POINTS

DEADLINE: MARCH 30, 2010
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION

 

SCHOLARSHIP: PERRINE-CUTTLER RIDGE ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT:
$ 1000
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR WHO LIVES SOUTH OF NORTH KENDALL DRIVE AND NORTH OF 288 STREET, MINIMUM OF 2.5 GPA (UNWEIGHTED) US CITIZEN, CAPO OF SAT OR ACT SCORES, ESSAY "WHAT ARE MY PLANS FOR LIFE?", TRANSCRIPT, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2010
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION

 

SCHOLARSHIP: GEN AND KELLY TANABE SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT:
NOT STATED
REQUIREMENTS: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT, LEGAL RESIDENT OF THE US,PLAN TO ATTEND COLLEGE WITHIN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS, ESSAY. FINANCIAL NEED IS NOT CONSIDERED. THE SELECTON OF THE WINNER IS BASED SOLELY ON THE QUALITY OF THE SUBMITTED PERSONAL STATEMENT.
DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2010
CONTACT: APPLY AT http://www.gkscholarship.com

 

SCHOLARSHIP: GREATER MIAMI ATHLETIC CONFERENCE BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT:
NOT STATED
REQUIREMENTS:
SENIOR, MEMBER OF YOUR HIGH SCHOOL'S BASKETBALL TEAM (GIRLS OR BOYS), TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, SAT OR ACT SCORES, ESSAY, PHOTOGRAPH,EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, TRANSCRIPT
DEADLINE: APRIL 16, 2010
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE OR ASK YOUR COACH

  

Scholarship: Jeanette A. Gill Annual

AMOUNT: $8000 (2000/YEAR)

REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR FEMALE AFRICAN AMERICAN MAINTAIN A GPA OF 2.5. 3 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. TRANSCRIPT AND AN ESSAY, ATTEND A HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY.

DEADLINE: MARCH 17 (POSTMARK), 2010

CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION

 

SCHOLARSHIP: ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP OF THE OLEETA WEST DADE LODGE

AMOUNT: $1000

REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, ESSAY DESCRIBING COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPPORTING DOCUMATION (NEWSPAPER, ETC) RECOMMENDATION LETTER.

DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2010

CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION

  

SCHOLARSHIP: EXXON MOBIL BERNARD HARRIS MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

AMOUNT: $5,000

REQUIRMENT: SENIOR OF AFRICAN AMERICAN OR HISPANIC DESCENT, ACCEPTED TO A 4 YEAR COLLEGE AND PURSE A DEGREE IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, OR MATH.3 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, TRANSCRIPT, 2 ESSAYS.

DEADLINE: MAY 14

CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION OR WWW.CGCS.ORG

 

SCHOLARSHIP: DR. WILL GOLDEN "LAST CHANCE" SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $1000
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR WITH A GPA BETWEEN 2.5 AND 2.9. ACCEPTANCE LETTER FROM A COLLEGE, PHOTO, TRANSCRIPT, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE,100 WORD STATEMENT"WHAT A COLLEGE EDUCATION MEANS TO ME".
DEADLINE: APRIL 23, 2010 (POSTMARKED)
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR AN APPLICATION

 

SCHOLARSHIP: AKA JEANETTE GILL SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: $8000 ($2000 PER YR. FOR 4 YEARS)

REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, FEMALE ATTENDING AN HISTORICALLY BLACK UNIVERSITY IN THE FALL, 3 LETTERS OF REC., TRANSCRIPTEXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND AN INTERVIEW.
DEADLINE: MARCH 17TH, 2010 (POSTMARKED)
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR APLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: CLARA B KNIGHT "LINKS"
AMOUNT:
$1500
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, AFRICAN AMERICAN, FINANCIAL NEED, 3.0 GPA, SAT MINIMUM OF 1000 OR ACT MINIMUM 20, ACCEPTED RO COLLEGE, PHOTOGRAPH, ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, TRANSCRIPT, ONE PAGE STATEMENT OF GOALS AND FINANCIAL NEED
DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2010
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: JAMES WILCOX AFRICAN AMERICAN CPA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
AMOUNT: $$5000 PER YEAR UP TO 4 YEARS
REQUIREMENTS:AFRICAN AMERICAN SENIOR WITH AN INTEREST IN ACCOUNTING, ATTEND A COLLEGE OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT, FINANCIAL NEED,TRANSCRIPT, 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2010
CONTACT:
SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION OR GO TO www.ficpa.org/edfoundation

SCHOLARSHIP: KING OF CLUBS OF GREATER MIAMI
AMOUNT:
$1000 (3 AWARDED)
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, AFRICAN AMERICAN, 3.O GPA OR ABOVE, FINANCIAL NEED, INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOL AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, 2 LETTERS OF REC., 2 SENIOR CLASS PHOTOS, 150 WORD ESSAY
DEADLINE: MARCH 26, 2010
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION 

SCHOLARSHIP: NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PUERTO RICAN WOMEN/MIAMI
AMOUNT:
$2000
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, FEMALE OF PUERTO RICAN DESCENT, ADMITTED TO COLLEGE FOR FALL OF 2010, 3.O GPA MINIMUM, PROOF OF FINANCIAL NEED,TRANCRIPT, WRITTEN STATEMENT OF GOALS, ESSAY "WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PUERTO RICAN", PHOTO.
DEADLINE: APRIL 14 (POSTMARKED)
CONTACT: SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE FOR APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP:SOUTH MIAMI KENDALL BAR ASSOCIATION
AMOUNT:
$1000
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, MUST HAVE PARTICIPATED IN AN EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AT A LAW OFFICE DURING THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR, FINANCIAL NEED, SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT, EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, ESSAY. THREE STUDENTS CAN BE NOMINATED FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP FROM PALMETTO. IF YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR NOMINATION, SEE MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE
DEADLINE: APRIL 1
CONTACT: MS. COORDS IN THE CAP OFFICE 

SCHOLARSHIP:GOLD COAST JAZZ SOCIETY JEANETTE RUSSELL JAZZ SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT: VARIES UP TO FULL TUITION
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR WHO WILL ENROLL FULL TIME AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR THE STUDY OF JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL OR JAZZ VOCAL, EFC FROM FAFSA BELOW $5000, FLORIDA RESIDENCY, 2.5 GPA OR ABOVE, RECOMMENDATION FROM SCHOOL MUSIC OFFICIAL, TRANSCRIPT AND A COPY OF SAR (FROM COMPLETED FAFSA)
DEADLINE:
MARCH 12, 2010
CONTACT: www.goldcoastjazz.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

SCHOLARSHIP: ALAN R. EPSTEIN "REACH FOR THE STARS" SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT:
VARIES WITH NEED AND FUNDING BUT UO TO $10,000 WILL BE AWARDED
REQUIREMENTS: GRADUATING SENIOR, 3.0 GPA, ESSAY AND 2 LETTERS OF REC., COPY OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE. ALAN WAS A STUDENT AT MIAMI PALMETTO WHO WAS TRAGICALLY KILLED AN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT. THIS SCHOLARSHIP HONORS HIS MEMORY. LACROSSE PLAYERS AND STUDENTS OF PALMETTO ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ALTHOUGH THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. STUDENTS WHO HAVE OVERCOME OBSTACLES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
DEADLINE: APRIL 9, 2010
CONTACT: www.dadecommunityfoundation.org
GO TO SCHOLARSHIPS THEN TO ALAN EPSTEIN ON PAGE TWO FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.

SCHOLARSHIP: COMMON KNOWLEDGE SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Developed and administered at Nova Southeastern University, the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) awards scholarships to students through Internet-based quiz competitions. CKSF reward students for demonstrating what they know. There is no essay writing or long applications to complete. Students receive scholarship awards based on common knowledge and basic education curricula. Students in grades 9 –12 (must live in Broward, Dade, of Monroe County) can go on line and register to compete at www.cksf.org  
Deadlines vary

SCHOLARSHIP: KING OF CLUBS SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT:
$1000
REQUIREMENTS: AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT FROM A MIAMI-DADE HIGH SCHOOL, 3.0 OR ABOVE GPA, FINANCIAL NEED, 2 LETTERS OF REC., 2 SENIOR CLASS PHOTOS, 150 WORD ESSAY
DEADLINE: MARCH 26, 2010
CONTACT: APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN THE CAP OFFICE

SCHOLARSHIP: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PTSA ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP (DO NOT CONFUSE THIS PTSA SCHOLARSHIP WITH THE FLORIDA PTSA SCHOLARSHIP)
AMOUNT:
$1000 A YEAR OR $2000 FOR 2 YEARS BASED UPON AVAILABLE FUNDS
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR, US CITIZEN OR ELIGIBLE NON CITIZEN, ATTENDED A PUBLIC SCHOOL IN FLORIDA AT LEAST TWO YEARS, 3.0 OR BETTER GPA, ENROLL AS A FULL TIME STUDENT IN A COLLEGE, COMMUNITY COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL, TRANSCRIPT, 2 LETTERS OF REC. SEND ALL IN ONE ENVELOPE.
DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2010
CONTACT: APPLICATION AVAILABLE IN CAP OFFICE
 

WORRIED ABOUT PAYING FOR YOUR DORM? TRY THIS

SCHOLARSHIP: SOUTHERN HOUSING SCHOLARSHIP
AMOUNT:
SCHOLARSHIP HOUSE LIVING TO SAVE ON DORM EXPENSE
REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR WHO PLANS TO ATTEND COLLEGE AT FSU, UF, FAMU OR FGCU, FINANCIAL NEED AND GOOD GRADES. SCHOLARSHIP HOUSES ARE RESIDENCES WHERE STUDENTS SHARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LIVING IN THE HOUSE. THE COST OF LIVING IS REDUCED TO MINIMAL PRICES.

DEADLINE: THERE IS NO FORMAL DEADLINE, BUT INTERESTED STUDENT ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY BEFORE MARCH 1, 2010. APPLICATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED 

CONTACT: GO TO www.southernscholarship.org FOR APPLICATION AND MORE INFORMATION.

 

  SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKES: SUN TRUST "OFF TO COLLEGE" SWEEPSTAKES

AMOUNT:$1000

REQUIREMENTS: ANY HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS SCHOLARSHIP SWEEPSTAKE. ONE WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN EVERY TWO WEEKS FROM OCTOBER 30 UNTIL MAY 14, 2010. SENIORS CAN BEGIN BY REGISTERING AT www.offtocollege.info or www.suntrusteducation.com

 NO PURCHASE OR TRANSACTION IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. STUDENTS CAN REGISTER ONLY ONCE EACH DRAWING BUT CAN RE REGISTER AFTER EACH DRAWING FOR THE NEXT DRAWING.

DEADLINE: DRAWINGS BEGIN OCTOBER 31 AND CONTINUE THROUGH MAY 14, 2010.

 

  

 

 

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