2015/10/27
Scholarship Search Engine
The scholarship websites listed below will provide EVERYONE with an opportunity to apply for at least ONE scholarship. You may have to do a little research within the website but take the time to go through each one or create an account if necessary and find ONE scholarship you can submit an application!!
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search
http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/
http://www.fastweb.com/
https://www.meritaid.com/
https://scholarships.uncf.org/
https://www.unigo.com/scholarships
2015/10/26
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
ELIGIBILITY
- Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2016.
- Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2016.
- GPA – Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Test Scores – Receive standardized test scores in the top 15%: SAT combined critical reading and math score of 1200 or above and/or ACT composite score of 26 or above.
- Income – Demonstrate significant unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. However, we anticipate that a majority of scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive a Pell grant.
Visit the website here to apply now but act fast the DEADLINE is November 3, 2016.
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Please note that we have a new call center for students, recommenders, and parents to contact during application season:
1-800-941-3300
2015/10/23
APPLY TO COLLEGE
EVERYONE needs to have applied to college at this point in the semester, because scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching and most schools require you to be ADMITTED prior to being considered for scholarships!
SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINES:
University of Mississippi -- JANUARY 5, 2016
Mississippi State University -- DECEMBER 1, 2015
University of Memphis -- DECEMBER 1, 2015
Delta State University -- DECEMBER 15, 2015
Visit the counseling office if you need information about any other schools!!
2015/10/13
Academy Day 2015
Are you interested in serving your country and attending one of America's prestigious military academies? Then come and learn more from Congressman Trent Kelly's annual Academy Day!
Saturday October 31, 2015
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Army Aviation Support Facility #2
3005 W. Jackson Street, Tupelo, MS 38801
For more information contact the Military Academy Liaison at (662) 841- 8808
Exploring College Options Student/Parent Information Sessions
DUKE - GEORGETOWN - HARVARD - PENN - STANFORD
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn State, and Standford will be visiting the Memphis area on Wednesday, October 14 for prospective students interested in these universities. The sessions will be held at the Marriott Memphis East on 5795 Popular Avenue at 7:30 P.M.
RSVP at www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
2015/10/09
2015/10/06
University of Memphis Audition Day 2015-2016
AUDITION DAYS 2015-2016
DECEMBER 5 -- FEBRUARY 6 -- FEBRUARY 20 -- FEBRUARY 27
IMPORTANT DATES:
1. Applicants seeking undergraduate School of Music talent-based/performance scholarships for Fall 2016 should apply to the School of Music by December 1, audition by the end of February, and be accepted by the University BEFORE their audition.
2. Applicants who are seeking undergraduate academic awards and who are fully admitted to the University of Memphis by December 1, 2015, will be given priority scholarship consideration.
3. Applicants seeking graduate assistant ships for Fall 2016 should apply to the School of Music by February 1, audition by the end of February and apply to the University by March 1.
Washington and Lee University Visiting the Memphis Area!
Memphis Univeristy School
6191 Park Avenue (Wunderlich Auditorium)
Memphis, TN
October 24, 2015
2:00 PM
An admissions counselor wil provide a short presentation, and alumni will be present to answer any questions or concerns for students and families.
2015/10/05
Lane College Preview Days
- Enjoy lunch in the Phillips Dining Hall on any preview day for only $5.00 per person.
- Visitors and friends are invited to attend our Homecoming Game on Saturday, October 16, 2015 for a discounted rate.
Lane College
Office of Admissions
545 Lane Avenue
Jackson, TN 38301
731-426-7533
1-800-960-7533
admissions@lanecollege.edu
www.lanecollege.edu
Office of Admissions
545 Lane Avenue
Jackson, TN 38301
731-426-7533
1-800-960-7533
admissions@lanecollege.edu
www.lanecollege.edu
2015/10/02
University of Memphis October Update
Campus Tours: The University of Memphis offers campus tours each weekday at 9:30am & 1:30pm. Touring campus is the best way for students to know if a university is right for them! Students can sign up online or by calling (901) 678-2169. Tours of our Lambuth campus in Jackson, TN are available each weekday at 9:30am or by appointment, and reservations can be made by visiting their web site or calling (731) 425-1964.
Lambuth Campus Open House: Our Lambuth Campus in Jackson, TN will be hosting an open house on Saturday, October 31. Students can find more details and make reservations for the event online.
Merit-Based Scholarships: Our admissions deadline for priority scholarship consideration remains December 1st this year, and students may qualify with a minimum ACT score of 25 and GPA of 3.0. To be eligible for our merit-based scholarships, students must have applied and been admitted by the December 1st deadline. For full scholarship details visit the Scholarship web site.
Emerging Leaders and First Scholars Scholarships: These scholarships require separate applications and have a deadline of February 1st. The Emerging Leaders scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students with demonstrated leadership backgrounds and interest in leadership development programs. A comprehensive application and interview is required, and the scholarship award is $5,500 per year. The First Scholars scholarship is awarded to a limited number of first-generation college students whose parents have no education beyond two years of college. A separate application and student’s FAFSA must be completed by February 1, and the scholarship award is $5,000 per year. Students receiving both the Emerging Leaders and First Scholars scholarships are required to live on campus in designated residence halls as freshmen.
U of M Football: Our Memphis Tigers are 4-0 for the first time since 1961! We have a limited number of football tickets for most of the games remaining in the 2015 season. Let me know if you would like to attend a game! A full schedule is available online. Unfortunately, tickets to the Ole Miss game are not available.
Lambuth Campus Open House: Our Lambuth Campus in Jackson, TN will be hosting an open house on Saturday, October 31. Students can find more details and make reservations for the event online.
Merit-Based Scholarships: Our admissions deadline for priority scholarship consideration remains December 1st this year, and students may qualify with a minimum ACT score of 25 and GPA of 3.0. To be eligible for our merit-based scholarships, students must have applied and been admitted by the December 1st deadline. For full scholarship details visit the Scholarship web site.
Emerging Leaders and First Scholars Scholarships: These scholarships require separate applications and have a deadline of February 1st. The Emerging Leaders scholarship is awarded to a limited number of students with demonstrated leadership backgrounds and interest in leadership development programs. A comprehensive application and interview is required, and the scholarship award is $5,500 per year. The First Scholars scholarship is awarded to a limited number of first-generation college students whose parents have no education beyond two years of college. A separate application and student’s FAFSA must be completed by February 1, and the scholarship award is $5,000 per year. Students receiving both the Emerging Leaders and First Scholars scholarships are required to live on campus in designated residence halls as freshmen.
U of M Football: Our Memphis Tigers are 4-0 for the first time since 1961! We have a limited number of football tickets for most of the games remaining in the 2015 season. Let me know if you would like to attend a game! A full schedule is available online. Unfortunately, tickets to the Ole Miss game are not available.
2015/10/01
Centenary College of Lousiana
OPEN HOUSE -- October 10, 2015
Dallas Open House -- November 4, 2015
Open House -- February 13, 2015
Centenary Days -- April 1-2, 2016
College Kickstart -- April 16, 2016
*** Students who visit and apply before December 15 qualify for a $5,000 Campus Visit Award***
To register visit : www.centary.edu/visit
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