Student Insights

2016 Student-View Scholarship Program

 

One $4,000 scholarship

Two $1,000 scholarships

Ten $500 scholarships

QUICK AND EASY!!

No minimum SAT/ACT score or GPA 

No essay required

No lengthy application 

No application fee

LOG ON TO the link here and complete a 15-20 minute application survey about colleges in your area. 

The scholarships will be awarded via a random drawing of all completed applications. The scholarship winners will be announced in May!

DEADLINE is APRIL 22, 2016

CBU has an exciting new scholarship opportunity this year!

Christian Brothers University has an exciting new scholarship program this year! The Pascal Fellowship in Computer Science and Mathematics sponsored by FedEx is an excellent opportunity for your brightest students to not only receive scholarship money, but also have fellowship opportunities at top notch companies in the Mid-South. Students do not have to solely be Computer Science majors, they are welcome to double major in any other area.

The interviews will be conducted February 20 & 27. Read more about this excellent opportunity at this link.

 

Rust College High School and Community College Day 2016

Rust College

High School and Community College Day 2016

March 4th 

10:30-1:00 

Kinzell Lawson Gym

To register visit the link here or call 662-252-8000 ext 4059! 

Univeristy of Memphis Update

 Below you will find updates regarding the University of Memphis.

Merit-Based Scholarship Awards: Students who have been awarded merit-based scholarships should receive official scholarship offers from us this week. Our Merit-Based Scholarships include our Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship, Provost Scholarships and Dean’s Scholarship. For priority scholarship consideration, students must have been admitted to the UofM by December 1st.

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.

Tiger Scholarship Manager: New and current students are encouraged to apply for private and departmental scholarships through the Tiger Scholarship Manager. The deadline to apply for fall 2016 awards is February 1st.

Living on Campus: Students can apply beginning February 1st to live on campus for fall 2016. Centennial Place opened just last week and features 24 student apartments and 300 single and double occupancy rooms, and our Helen Hardin Honors Students have the opportunity to live in our LLC- Honors and Scholars Housing. Additionally, a number of Living Learning Communities are available for students who want to experience the conventional residential experience with support from faculty, integrated resources from sponsoring departments, and a 360-degree approach to student learning.

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.

FAFSA DAY

Parents of SHS seniors,

Thanks so much for your time and attention last night! Please be reminded that the FAFSFA and MS Financial Aid applications are now available. We will be coming for FAFSA Days on February 5th and 11th to assist you with these applications. If you want more information before these dates or would like to get a jumpstart on the applications, you can set an appointment with us now at out office.  We invite you to set a general Financial Aid session to discuss financial options in more detail or a FAFSA appointment to begin the applications. You can set an appointment by calling 662-349-2789 or emailing us at nms@get2college.org.

If you have other questions or concerns, please let me know.

Thanks again!

TJ WALKER

Church's Chicken Scholar's Program

Applicant Eligibility Criteria

1.  Be graduating high school senior or graduating from a home school education in the U.S.
2. Plan to enroll part-time or full-time without interruption for the entire 2016-2017 academic year at a accredited two-year or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the U.S. 
3. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale 
4. be a resident of the U.S. 

Awards

If selected, will be $1,000 per qualified participant. 

 To Apply

Click the link here.

Deadline

FEBRUARY 15, 2016 

Reverend Charlie E and Cinderella S Taylor Sr Foundation

Reverend Charlie E and Cinderella S Taylor Sr Foundation

Requirements: 

• Must be a high school graduating senior, active in church, school and community organizations.
• Must have a "B" average or higher.
• SAT cumulative score of 1050 in math and writing or ACT cumulative score of 22 in math, English or science.
• Must write a 250-word essay entitled, "How I will use my education to bless others".
• Submit three letters of recommendation from non-family members: pastor, teacher and community person.
• These are one time awards.
• Each recipient is eligible for an award of up to $1000 contingent upon maintaining a "B" average or 3.0 GPA.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited college, university or vocational school.
• Awards are based on financial need and scholastic ability.
• Submit W-2 or FAFSA Form.
• Submit photo.

To apply for the scholarship visit the website here!

 

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

To apply for this scholarship opportunity click the link here! The eligibility requirements are particular about intended college major so make sure you double check the list before applying!

DEADLINE FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program at Univeristy of Mississippi

The Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP) at the University of Mississippi is continuing to accept applications for our secondary deadline, March 4, 2016. METP offers the most valuable education scholarship ever offered in Mississippi and is designed to offer full scholarships for top performing students who want to become secondary math or English teachers. Our hope is that you will encourage qualified students to apply for this outstanding opportunity.

METP benefits include:
• Full scholarship including tuition, books and fees for up to four years
• Annual housing allowance
• Annual campus meal plan
• $1000 technology stipend
• $6000 study abroad experience
• Funding to attend national teaching conferences
• Cross campus learning experiences with our partners at Mississippi State


Students can apply online at metp.olemiss.edu by clicking the "Apply to METP" tab. If you or any of your students have any questions, please contact Blake Adams at 662-915-2617 or email him at metp@olemiss.edu.

 

The link for the application can be found here!  Make sure to get  your application in before FEBRUARY 14, 2016!!!

Univeristy of Memphis Reception

The University of Memphis will be hosting a reception for Desoto County high school students.  Students will learn all about admissions, scholarships, financial aid, academics and much more! 

 

Thursday January 21, 2016

6:00 pm 

Landers Center 

4560 Venture Drive 

Southaven, MS 38671

 

RSVP at recruitment.memphis.edu or call 901.678. 2169