Requirements for HELP GRANT

 

IF YOU MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS and have not filled out FAFSA and your MS Financial AID (www.riseupms.com) you need to do so ASAP or you can not receive this GRANT! 

 
Requirements for the HELP Grant:

• Be a legal resident of the State of Mississippi
• Be within one year of high school graduation (current college freshman)
• Have scored a minimum of a 20 on the National ACT
• Have a minimum of a 2.50 cumulative college grade point average
• Have completed a specific high school core curriculum.
• Attend an approved postsecondary institution in Mississippi
• Meet income limitations
• Demonstrate need by completing the FAFSA

Award:

• Tuition and required fees at a public institution
• Participants attending a private institution will receive an award amount equal to the award of a student attending the nearest comparable public institution.
• Max 8 semesters (12 trimesters) or bachelor’s degree completion, whichever comes first

 More details here: http://riseupms.com/state-aid/help/

 

Scholarship Opportunity

Get 2 College Parent Night

GET2College Parent Information Night

 Tuesday, March 21, 2017

5:30-7:00

To register clink the link here!

 

 

Chick Fil A Scholarship Opportunity!

Chick-fil-A Southaven is having a friendly challenge amongst the high school 2017 seniors in Desoto County that are in Chick-fil-A Southaven’s territory.  Senior Class Student Council can submit a 10 minute video (via youtube) that   demonstrates their senior class’s leadership, community involvement and school spirit.  We will choose one winning video by April 21 and that senior class will receive FREE chicken sandwiches for either a senior event or during their lunch at school.

Above schools that can participate are DCHS, HHS, HLHS, LCHS, SHS, and Northpoint Academy.  Mentioned schools are eligible to enter a video which demonstrates their senior classes leadership, community involvement, and school spirit.

• All videos MUST be no more than 10 minutes long,

• All videos MUST contain several students/organizations of the senior class, not just one particular group.

• All videos need to demonstrate Chick-fil-A Core Essentials:

1. Treat others right
2. Make smart decisions 
3. Maximize your potential.

• All videos MUST be submitted by April 15, 2017 to qualify for the grand prize.

Submissions can be turned in:

1.  via Youtube by sending the Youtube link to:  dalexander.cfa@gmail.com
2.  Mail a DVD to:                                                                                 

Darnel Alexander 

Chick-fil-A Southaven

235 Goodman Road, Southaven, MS  38671

Winning school will be announced on April 21, 2017 by the school’s principal during the school announcements.

Winning senior class will receive FREE chicken sandwiches during a senior program, event or lunch.

Any questions, call Darnel at 901.626.3415 or email dalexander.cfa@gmail.com

Memphis College of Art

2017 Weekend Workshop -- March 25 from 9 am to 1:30 pm

Weekend Workshops give students, art teachers and parents a glimpse into MCA’s art college experience. Each day features workshops for students, dorm tours, portfolio reviews, parent Q&A sessions, and financial aid sessions for students who have already been accepted to the college. The events are free for high school seniors and transfer students applying to MCA, art teachers and parents. Other individuals who’d like to attend will be charged a $25 fee to cover the cost of supplies and food. Seniors who are applying the day of the weekend workshop can bring a high school transcript, ACT or SAT score (if you have taken one of these two tests) and their portfolio to have the $25 fee waived. Click Here to view our flyer with more information. To register contact Admissions at 901.272.5151 or (800) 727.1088. Info@mca.edu

Summer Academy 2017 

 This program provides a studio experience for the highly motivated high school art student with an intent to study art at the college level. The program will cover both Fine Arts and Design Arts curriculum with hands-on study. An emphasis will be placed on visual art career options and professional practices (P2). This is a two week program in which the student can reside in the dormitory or commute. Participants will earn two college credit hours. Apply today here! For more information please call or email the MCA Admissions Office at 901-272-5151, 1-800-727-1088 or info@mca.edu.

University of Tennessee Summer Camp Opportunities