Kennesaw State Summer Arts Intensives

 

Summer Arts Intensives: May 31 - June 5, 2015

Welcome to the College of the Arts’ Summer Arts Intensive! These one-week, non-residential programs are perfect for young artists who are serious about honing their craft and learning more about what it is like to pursue college-level work in the arts. We invite you to explore our offerings, and come and experience the arts at KSU!

 

Application deadline is May 15, 2015. Register Now!

Acting Intensive

Intensive Dates: May 31 - June 5, 2015

The KSU Summer Acting Intensive offers a one-week, non-residential program for students who are dedicated to the art of acting. Students in this intensive will collaborate with like-minded peers and be taught by the accomplished professional theatre artists of KSU’s award-winning performance faculty. Master classes in acting, movement, voice & speech and stage combat will culminate in a final performance. This program is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!

The cost of the intensive is only $295 and includes lunch in the nationally recognized KSU Dining Commons Monday-Friday.

Art Intensive

 

Intensive Dates: May 31 - June 5, 2015

The KSU Summer Art Intensive is open to rising 9th-12th grade students interested in the visual arts. Students will explore a variety of media such as ceramics, mixed media, drawing, software and digital applications, technology, bookmaking, and printmaking with KSU faculty and students. The intensive is designed to help students further develop their skills and creativity, and strengthen their portfolios. A pin-up show at the end of the week will highlight student work. The School of Art & Design also offers incentive scholarships every year to outstanding students who attend the intensive.

The cost of the intensive is only $295 and includes lunch in the nationally recognized KSU Dining Commons Monday-Friday.

Dance Intensive

 

Save the dates: June 1-5, 2015

The KSU Summer Dance Intensive offers a one-week, non-residential program for high school students who want the opportunity to experience technical and artistic growth in an environment that fosters creativity and learning. Students will study with dance professors at KSU, and experience a variety of dance technique and theoretical courses that are an integral part of dance education at this university. Students will take classes in modern, ballet, African and jazz technique, as well as experience theory classes in dance history and kinesiology. Faculty will set choreographic repertory that will be performed by the students in a concert at the end of the intensive. The Department of Dance at KSU also offers incentive scholarships every year to outstanding students who attend the intensive.

 

The cost of the intensive is only $295 and includes lunch each day. 

Music Intensive 

 

Intensive Dates: May 31 - June 5, 2015

The KSU Summer Music Intensive are intended for rising 9th-12th grade students who want the opportunity to experience musical and artistic growth in an environment that fosters creativity and learning. Throughout the week, students will participate in a variety of individual and ensemble sessions with our exceptional faculty and current School of Music students. The week culminates in a performance that showcases the student’s work. The School of Music at KSU also offers incentive scholarships every year to outstanding students who attend the intensive. See below for more information about the individual programs.

The cost of the intensive is only $295 and includes lunch in the nationally recognized KSU Dining Commons Monday-Friday.

 

Musical Theatre Intensive

 

Intensive Dates: May 31 - June 5, 2015

The KSU Summer Musical Theatre Intensive is intended for high school students who are serious about honing the necessary skills to perform in musical theatre on the collegiate level. Acting, dance and vocal skills workshops will be led by KSU faculty and local professionals. The weeklong sessions will culminate in a musical theatre presentation performed by the workshop participants. This program is limited to 25 participants, so please register early!

The cost of the intensive is only $295 and includes lunch in the nationally recognized KSU Dining Commons Monday-Friday.



Summer Technology Camp: iD Tech

 

At iD Tech, we offer hands-on, high-energy summer computer programs for kids and teens. Co-ed options include iD Tech Camps for ages 7-17, iD Tech Academies for teens ages 13-18, and iD Tech Mini for ages 6-9. We also offer Alexa Café, an all-girls program for ages 10-15. Programs are held at over 100 prestigious campuses nationwide. Unlock your internalDrive and gain a competitive advantage for college and beyond!

Our GA summer camps immerse students in a STEM learning experience unlike any other. Choose from courses in game design, web design, coding, programming in Java™ and C++, Minecraft modding, filmmaking, robotics, photography, and more. With 8 students maximum per instructor, we customize our curriculum around you. You’ll build real-world skills, make new friends, and discover how your talents and passions can lead to a future career. Depending on location and program, students will eat in the university dining hall and explore campus. Overnight campers sleep right in the college dorms!

In Georgia, we offer Atlanta summer camps held at Emory University and Georgia Tech. Do something BIG this summer!

For more information on the Emory University camps click here.
For more information on the Georgia Tech camps click here.

Feel free to visit the iD Tech website.


 

Georgia Tech Preview Day - February 23, 2015

 

 

Georgia Tech Preview Day - February 23, 2015

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Prospective freshmen & transfer students and high school counselors

COST
$40 for each student and $30 for each parent or guest. The cost includes materials, parking, lunch and breakfast. The link to pay labeled "Marketplace" will be emailed to the student upon registration. Please check your email!
 
DESCRIPTION
Preview Georgia Tech is a daylong open house, offering participants the opportunity to meet with Georgia Tech faculty, staff, and students. The event takes place in the heart of the Georgia Tech campus, giving students the opportunity to tour the campus and sample student life.
At Preview Georgia Tech, you will have the chance to experience:

• An admission presentation
• Student panel discussions
• Academic information fair
• Scholarship and Financial Aid presentations
• Co-curricular opportunities
• A campus tour

Advanced reservations are required for this event. If this event does not appear on-line in the reservation system, then it has filled to capacity. For each session, we often have canceled spaces. If spaces become available, then they will be shown online through the link below. We are unable to overload our sessions or to maintain a waitlist at this time. Please make sure to check the email you provide. ALL communication is sent through email.

Click here for more information.

Spotlight Performance Casting Call

How well do you know your JA Fellows company?  Are you excited to talk about it at the upcoming JA Fellows Annual Competition in March?   Well – now you have an opportunity to help future JA Fellows prepare for their business launch as well!  

Spotlight Performance will be creating new content to help all our future students with officer elections, making sales pitches, preparing for Shark Tank, and succeeding in the Business Competition.  You can be a part of this!  Showcase your acting skills and possibly be  selected to record new video content in April and May this year.   

All you have to do is log into Spotlight Performance (jafellows.clients.spotlightperformance.com), record an answer to one of the playlist questions and submit that answer for review!  Just once!  And, for every response you record and submit for review, you will be entered into a drawing for a $10 iTunes gift card.  

If you have questions about logging in or using the site, please reference the Log In Hand Out or contact Ms. Fox at Spotlight Performance (amelia@spotlightperformance.com).   

Deadline for submissions is February 6th!  

Scholarship - Frederick Douglass High School Students

Lester W. Butts Scholarship Fund

 

Purpose

An annual scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Frederick Douglass High School, an Atlanta Public School, in honor of the late Lester W. Butts, the first principal of the school. The recipient must demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.

Eligibility Criteria

• High school senior graduating from Douglass High School
• Acceptance or enrollment at an accredited college, university or technical school
• Demonstrated financial need
• History of community service

Award Amount

$5,000

Scholarships Available

One to two annually

Deadline

The deadline for Lester W. Butts Scholarship will be announced in January, 2015.

To Apply

Application materials will be made available in January, 2015

 

Scholarship - Pursuing degrees in Mathematics, Engineering or one of the Physical Sciences

Tech High School Alumni Assoc./W.O. Cheney Merit

 

Purpose

For students pursuing degrees in mathematics, engineering or one of the physical sciences

Eligibility Criteria:

• A legal citizen of the U.S.A.
• A legal resident of the state of Georgia for at least three years prior to application.
• Demonstrate high moral qualities.
• Have earned a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, OR be in the upper 15% of his/her graduating class.
• SAT (math and reading) of at least 1300.
• Have been accepted to a four-year accredited college or university to pursue an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Engineering or one of the Physical Sciences.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student.
• Demonstrate a commitment to community service.
• Preference will be given to:
  • A student attending a college or university in the state of Georgia.
  • A student who, in his/her essay, claims a connection with Tech High School, if such a claim can be verified.

Award Amount

$5,000 annually for up to four years

Scholarships Available

Up to four new awards annually

Deadline

The deadline for this scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year is March 15, 2015 at 5:00PM EST.

To Apply

Please use the online scholarship application.



Scholarship - Pursuing a degree at the Atlanta University Center colleges

George and Pearl Strickland Scholarship

 

Purpose

For undergraduate or graduate students with financial need pursuing a degree at the Atlanta University Center colleges

Eligibility Criteria:

• Legal resident of Georgia
• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment at Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine or Spelman College
• Demonstrated financial need
• Potential for success in chosen field
• Commitment to community service
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Previous recipients are encouraged to reapply, but must obtain and submit the current year's application form. Previous recipients are not guaranteed additional awards.

Award Amount

Awards range from $1,000 - $2000

Scholarships Available

20-30 awards annually

Deadline

The deadline for this scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year is March 15, 2015 at 5:00PM EST.

To Apply

Please use the online scholarship application.

Scholarship - Pursuing an undergraduate degree in the arts and sciences, human services, music or ministry

The James M. & Virginia M. Smyth Scholarship Fund

 

Purpose

To provide financial support to students enrolled at an accredited college pursuing an undergraduate degree

Eligibility Criteria:

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA
• Accepted for enrollment or enrolled at an accredited college, university or technical school
• Demonstrated financial need
• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in the arts and sciences, human services, music or ministry
• Commitment to community service through school, community or religious organizations
• Preference will be given to applicants from Missouri, Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and Tennessee
• Adults returning to school in order to increase employability are eligible
• Previous recipients are renewed if they continue to meet the scholarship's criteria and submit the current year's renewal application

 

Award Amount

$2,000 anuually for up to four years

Scholarships Available

12-15 awards annually

Deadline

The deadline for this scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year is March 15, 2015 at 5:00PM EST.

To Apply

Please use the online scholarship application.

Scholarship - 3.0 GPA, ACT 22 or higher, SAT 1000 or higher

Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship Fund

 

Purpose

For students with financial need who have been accepted for enrollment at prestigious or out-of-state universities

Eligibility Criteria:

• Legal resident of Georgia for at least one year prior to application
• A graduating high school senior
• A combined SAT score of 1000 or higher (Math and critical reading only)/ACT composite of 22 or higher
• Demonstrated financial need
• Preference will be given to students attending selective private or out-of-state institutions
• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
• Demonstrated history of commitment to community service
• Students attending public colleges or universities in the state of Georgia are not eligible to receive this scholarship

Award Amount

$5,000 annually for up to four years

Scholarships Available

Up to five new awards annually

Deadline

The deadline for this scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year is March 15, 2015 at 5:00PM EST.

To Apply

Please use the online scholarship application.

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Women’s Chamber Of Commerce Scholarship

Purpose

For students enrolled in undergraduate studies at an accredited four-year college

Eligibility Criteria

• A graduating senior at any metropolitan Atlanta high school
• Cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• SAT scores of at least 1000 (math and critical reading) or ACT composite of 22 or higher
• Acceptance to a college or university to pursue an undergraduate degree

Award Amount

Up to $1,000 annually

Scholarships Available

Two awards annually

Deadline

The deadline for this scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year is March 15, 2015 at 5:00PM EST.

Apply

Please use the online scholarship application.

 

 

Scholarship - Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Medicine and Social Work

Steve Dearduff Scholarship Fund

 

Purpose

For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in medicine and social work

Eligibility Criteria:

• Legal resident of Georgia
• Enrollment in or acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in medicine or social work
• Demonstrated history of commitment to community service
• Potential for success in chosen field
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Demonstrates financial need
• Previous applicants are encouraged to reapply but must obtain and submit the current year's application form. Previous recipients are not guaranteed additional awards.

Award Amount

Up to $2,500 annually

Scholarships Available

Up to three annually

Deadline

The deadline for this scholarship for the 2015-2016 is March 15, 2015 at 5:00PM EST.

To Apply

Please use the online scholarship application.



Scholarship - Henry W. Grady High School Students

 

Boys High Scholarship Fund

 

Purpose

To provide support for graduating high school seniors at Henry W. Grady High School in their pursuit of a college education 

 

Eligibility Criteria: 

• High school seniors graduating from Grady High School in Atlanta, GA 
• Minimum 3.0 GPA 
• Demonstrated commitment to community service 
• Preference for students attending a Georgia college or university 
• Previous recipients are renewed if they maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA and submit the current year's renewal application 

Award Amount

$5,000 annually for up to four years (eight semesters)

Scholarships Available

Up to four awards annually

 

Deadline

The deadline for scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year is March 15, 2015 at 5:00PM EST.

To Apply

Please use the online scholarship application



Scholarship - Dreams2 Scholarship Fund

Purpose

To provide scholarship opportunities for deserving students who want to pursue their education

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum 2.0 GPA, maximum 3.0 GPA. (Anyone whose GPA is below 2.0 or above 3.0 is not eligible.)
• Enrollment in or acceptance to an accredited two or four-year college, university or technical school to pursue an undergraduate degree
• Demonstrated financial need
• Full-time enrollment. Partial scholarships may be considered at the discretion of the Dreams² Scholarship Committee for part-time students
• Relatives of members of the Dreams² Scholarship Committee are not eligible for this scholarship
• Previous recipients are encouraged to reapply but must maintain the minimum GPA required by the school or a 2.0 GPA if the school does not have a stated minimum. Students are responsible for obtaining and submitting the current year's application and must reapply each year. Previous recipients are not guaranteed additional awards.

Award Amount

$2,000

Scholarships Available

Six awards annually

Deadline

The deadline for this scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic is March 15, 2015 at 5:00PM EST.

To Apply

Please use the online scholarship application.

9th Annual International Entrepreneurship Summit for Leaders

WHO - Any current high school student interested in business enterprise and international connections

WHAT - A three night/four day hands on opportunity for students to meet other student leaders from around the world.

WHEN - Thursday, April 9th - Sunday, April 12th

WHERE - 720 FFA FHA Camp Road, Covington, GA 30014

HOW- Contact Mrs. Sheri Smith from Riverwood International Charter School at smiths@fultonschools.org for more information and an application. The cost for lodging, meals, and transportation, and curriculum is $145. Applications are due February 20, 2015. Full Payment is due March 20, 2015.

Don't miss the chance to join other student leaders from around the world and gain valuable business experience The program is designed to assist students in the development and implementation of the economic principles of global trade/ Students will have an opportunity to network with young colleagues as they participate in this four day camp.

More information regarding the organizations hosting the event can be found at www.inesu.org.

Southern Polytechnic State University - Preview Day

 

 

Want a preview? Attend an Undergraduate Preview Day and take the first step toward an exciting career in the world of technology.

 

It all starts at 9:00 a.m. in the SPSU Student Center. Tour the entire campus, from labs and residence halls to our classrooms and fitness center. Meet our fascinating faculty and spend time with students. And get insider information on financial aid and the admission process.

 

You'll also experience the possibilities that come with an SPSU degree. Architecture, engineering, programming, design, communications - whatever your future holds, we have the technology.

To register for Preview Day, please choose your preferred date from the options below: 

February 21, 2015
April 18, 2015

Joe Francomano Scholarship

Description: Deadline:

The Achievement Foundation, Inc., an independent not-for-profit organization, provides an annual award of $5,000 in memory of Joseph Francomano, a past president of Junior Achievement. The award, which may be renewed for a total of four years, can be used at any accredited four-year college or university for any program leading to a baccalaureate degree. February 1 for scholarship starting September of the same year.

Click here for more information. 

Foundation for Economic Education - Young Thinkers Seminars

Economics of Technological Innovation

Berry College | Rome, GA | July 20 - 23, 2015

Everyone knows technology is constantly changing, and changing our lives with it. Attend FEE’s Economics of Technological Innovation seminar to explore advancements in the tech sector and the impact it makes on social and economic progress. At this event, you’ll experience thought-provoking presentations on topics such as how technology is changing the way we relate to to one another, its impact on governance, and how government policies either propel or stall breakthroughs (such as in the P2P economy of Uber and Airbnb). Over three days at the beautiful wooded campus of Berry College in Rome, Georgia, you’ll develop core reasoning skills while exploring the importance of technology in a free and civil society.

What You’ll Learn:

• What economic thinking has to say about technological progress
• A deeper understanding of the ideas that encourage innovation
• Awareness of new and upcoming opportunities in tech

What You’ll Do:

• Experience engaging presentations by professors and other experts
• Participate in interactive group discussions and activities
• Network with peers and interesting professionals

We have an online application for those who are interested. The application is open until March 31, but applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so it's best to apply early!

Economics of the Real World

Berry College | Rome, GA | July 24 - 27, 2015

Find out what your teachers didn’t tell you and discover how the world really works. At FEE’s Economics of the Real World seminar, you’ll not only learn practical advice to improve your everyday choices, but also develop core reasoning skills to succeed in a free and civil society. After three days of thought-provoking presentations and engaging activities on the beautiful wooded campus of Berry College in Rome, Georgia, you’ll have a leg up on your peers and be prepared to tackle your aspirations with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• How economic thinking can improve your day-to-day decisions
• A deeper understanding of the forces that influence the choices you can make
• What motivates human behavior

What You’ll Do:

• Experience engaging presentations by professors and other experts
• Participate in interactive group discussions and activities
• Network with peers and interesting professionals

We have an online application for those who are interested. The application is open until March 31, but applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so it's best to apply early!



Apply Now for the Electric Cooperative Youth (Washington D.C.) Tour

 

Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) sends four Youth Tour Delegates to Washington each June. If you’re a high school sophomore or junior, you could win an all-expense paid trip to our nation’s capital! This isn’t just a tourist trip; you will meet your Senators, Representatives and other VIPs!

This opportunity is only open to sophomores and juniors who live or attend school in WEMC’s service area.

Three Ways to Get an Entry Form:

• Click here
• Email
• Call 770-266-2572

DeKalb Medical Volunteen program



DeKalb Medical will begin accepting applications for its Summer Voluteen Program on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 with a closing registration date of Friday, Feb. 27, 2015. Registration is open to all teens ages 14-18 with at least one year of high school course work completed. 

The DeKalb Medical Volunteen program allows students to assist hospital staff in various departments in the facilities. The students also participate in Lunch and Learn events with medical professionals to learn about various jobs in the healthcare field.

For more information on the Summer Volunteen Program, application guidelines or to begin your application, please visit www.dekalbmedical.org/volunteers.

Emory University Pre-College Program

A Summer Academic Program for High School Students

The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound rising juniors and rising seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university. High school students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn transferable college credit. Two-week non-credit courses, three-week non-credit institutes and six-week credit courses are available.  Emory Pre-College students live together in a dorm on campus or within commuting distance with their families and participate in a variety of programs, activities, and excursions designed to prepare them for college life.

Students will enjoy the beautiful, tree-lined Emory campus and its outstanding facilities, meet new people and make lifelong friends. Students come from all across the U.S. and the world. Ranked #20 by U.S. News and World Report and #14 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance for best values among private universities, Emory University offers a small liberal arts college environment within a major research university.

Applications are open now!!!

For more information and application access please visit: http://www.precollege.emory.edu/index.html

JA Fellows Outstanding Young Business Person Award

The Outstanding Young Business Person is a 9th-12th student who embraces opportunity and
entrepreneurship, has a clear desire to be a better person, promotes innovative thinking and continues to grow personally and professionally. We are looking for students who demonstrate growth over their JA Fellows experience. The OYBP will be able to acknowledge challenges they faced in their company and how they overcame those challenges. This person will display professionalism, great communication skills, and have in interest in pursuing a career in business.

There are two stages for this category:

o Part 1 – Essay & Student Resume submission

o Part 2 – In-person Interview

OYBP Part 1 - Essay
 The first part of the individual competition requires all interested students to e-mail a 250-500 word response to the statement below along with a current student resume by 8:00p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2015 to jafellowsdocs@gmail.com.
 Responses are to be typed as a professional word document and included as an attachment.
 The students with the top responses will move onto the second phase consisting of an in-person
interview. Please, note that you have to be present the day of the competition for the interview. No
Skype or phone interviews will be permitted.

Essay Question
The JA Fellows theme this year is Striving for Excellence, please describe how YOU strive for excellence in the areas of Business excellence, Personal excellence, Academic excellence and Teamwork excellence. As a JA Fellow, you’ve had the opportunity to become a real entrepreneur. How has this experience impacted your personal growth as a young professional and how has this program influenced your post-secondary plans?

OYBP Part 2: Interview
 Interviews will take place at the annual competition in front of a panel of judges. Student must be
present the day of the competition (Skype or phone interviews are not permitted).
 Interviews will be a maximum of 10 minutes in length and may cover any aspect of your JA Fellows experience. Should any questions be asked about current events or trends (from a business perspective), all students will be given the same prior notice about the potential topics or questions.

JA Fellows 2015 Senior Scholarship

The JA Fellows Senior Scholarship is awarded to graduating seniors who best exemplify the passion and spirit of the JA Fellows program.

Scholarships will be awarded based on a combination of the completed application, feedback from volunteers and staff, and demonstrated financial need.  Financial need is not a necessary component of the scholarship but could be a contributing factor. 

To access the 2015 application click here 

·         All application materials must be submitted together and sent via email, fax, or mail by 8:00pm Friday, February 13^th, 2015. 

o    Email: jafellowsdocs@gmail.com 

o    Fax: 404.843.3194  Please include a cover page ATTN: JA Fellows

o    Mail: JA of Georgia 460 Abernathy Road, Atlanta GA 30328 (postmarked date of February 11^th)

·        * Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.  

Money Smart Teen

In support of Money Smart Week® 2015, taking place April 18-25, the Money Smart Week® Greater Atlanta planning team and its partner organizations are presenting the Money Smart Teen Contest. Students in high school (grades 9-12) are encouraged to answer this year’s Money Smart Question (see below) with an essay of 300 words or less. A winner and runner-up will be chosen and asked to attend the Money Smart Kick-Off luncheon on April 20th hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to the winner and a $500 scholarship to the runner-up sponsored by COUNTRY Financial. Additional prize categories may be added. The winner will be named this year’s Money Smart Teen and have the chance to spend the year as a Greater Atlanta financial literacy ambassador.

 

2015 Money Smart Teen Essay Question:

What does being “Money Smart” mean to you?

 

Timeline

February 28 Deadline for essay submission is 5 p.m.

March 31 Winners notified, make arrangements.

April 20 Winners recognized at kick-off luncheon.
   

 

Fellows & Alum: If you know any MIDDLE SCHOOL students who you think would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please encourage them to apply for 'Money Smart Kid.'  

 

Link for Money Smart Teen: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/msw/pages/649/attachments/original/1419437896/MSW_Teen_Atlanta_2015.pdf?1419437896

 

Link for Money Smart Kid: https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/msw/pages/649/attachments/original/1419437874/MSW_Kid_Atlanta_2015.pdf?1419437874

 

 

 

 

 

Georgia's HOPE Scholarship Program

Georgia's HOPE Program

HOPE - Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally - is Georgia's unique scholarship and grant program that rewards students with financial assistance in degree, diploma, and certificate programs at eligible public and private colleges and universities and public technical colleges in Georgia.

HOPE is funded entirely by the Georgia Lottery for Education, which also funds Georgia's statewide pre-kindergarten program. Since the HOPE Program began in 1993, over $6.4 billion in HOPE funds have been awarded to more than 1.5 million students attending Georgia's colleges, universities, and technical colleges. You can benefit from HOPE in several ways.

 

HOPE Scholarship, Zell Miller Scholarship, HOPE Grant and Zell Miller Grant

 

The HOPE Scholarship program is for students that have demonstrated academic achievement and are seeking a college degree. There are several ways to become eligible for the HOPE Scholarship, either by graduating from high school as a HOPE Scholar or by earning it while in college. For more information, please review the HOPE Scholarship regulations.

The HOPE Grant program is for students seeking a technical certificate or diploma, regardless of the student's high school grade point average or graduation date. For more information, please review the HOPE Grant regulations.

The Zell Miller Scholarship program is for students who have demonstrated academic achievement and are seeking a college degree. Generally, to become eligible, a student must graduate from an eligible high school with a 3.70 GPA and a minimum score on the SAT/ACT. For more information, please review the Zell Miller Scholarship regulations.

The Zell Miller Grant program is for students seeking a technical certificate or diploma, regardless of the student's high school grade point average or graduation date. To be eligible for the Zell Miller Grant, a student must earn and maintain a minimum 3.5 cumulative postsecondary GPA. For more information, please review the Zell Miller Grant regulations.

The HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships and HOPE and Zell Miller Grants pay a certain amount for tuition. The amount of the award depends on the type of school the student is attending, the number of credit hours the student is enrolled, and the specific tuition rate for the college. To view the award amounts, please view the chart found here .

 

For more information on how to apply visit: https://www.gacollege411.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/HOPE_Program/Georgia_s_HOPE_Scholarship_Program_Overview.aspx

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc - College Scholarship

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

A Service Sorority

 

Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter

 

2014 – 2015 College Scholarship Application

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an international public service sorority that is comprised of more than 200,000 predominately African-American women. Encouraging young African-American women to achieve excellence through higher education is a primary focus of our organization. We support this focus by awarding scholarships to young women who exemplify academic excellence, strong leadership, and community involvement.

 

Applications must be postmarked and returned via mail to:

Carol Stevens Maxwell

Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Awards

P.O. Box 723992

Atlanta, GA 31139

by

January 26, 2015

 

For additional information, contact:

Demeika Wheaton or Carol Stevens Maxwell

Scholarship Committee

Scholarship@dstmrac.com

Download the application here: http://dstmrac.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/MRAC-Scholarship-Application2014_2015.pdf

 

Bank of America Student Leaders® application: Deadline is January 31!

Bank of America is looking for the next generation of community leaders. If you are a junior or senior in high school with a passion for improving your community, we want to support you. 

As a Student Leader, you will participate in an eight-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization where you will learn first-hand about the needs of your community and the critical role nonprofits play. In addition, you will learn valuable civic, social and business leadership skills. Each Student Leader will attend the Student Leaders Summit held in Washington, D.C. where you will learn how government, business and the nonprofit sector work together to address critical community needs. 
To become a Student Leader, you must:

• Currently be a junior or senior in high school
• Be able to participate in an 8-week paid internship at a local nonprofit organization and work 35 hours a week
• Be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship through the end of September 2015
• Be able to participate in a week-long Student Leaders Summit in Washington, DC (July 12- July 17, 2015) (All expenses paid. This week will be part of your 8-week experience.)
• Be a student in good standing at your school
• Obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, or school administrator.

Please note, Bank of America employees or members of their family are NOT eligible for nomination. Family members include: spouse or domestic partner, child (including by adoption), parent, grandparent, grandchild, cousin, aunt, uncle, sibling, parent-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law of the employee or the employee’s spouse or domestic partner, as well as step relationships. 

For questions concerning this program, please call 1-800-218-9946.
The Application period is now open through January 31, 2015.

Bank of America Student Leader Application:  http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leaders.html?cm_mmc=ebz-corprep-_-vanity-_-ee01lt0025_vanity_student_leaders-_-enterprise#fbid=9i2o5HypiWW

Turner Voices Youth Media Institute

Turner Voices Youth Media Institute is a week-long intensive “All Things Turner Broadcasting System” program focused on leadership and media career development held the last week in June on the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Ever wanted to go behind the scenes during a newscast or learn the ins and outs at any Turner Broadcasting System’s network? Here’s your chance to learn more about the media industry, the wide array of career opportunities available and the leadership skills it takes to make it in any business. Sponsored by Turner Broadcasting System, Turner Voices Youth Media Institute takes you through a jam-packed week of workshops and roundtables led by & Turner Broadcasting System executives, in-depth tours of CNN or Turner Studios and dynamic networking events with Turner Broadcasting System employees. Plus, you’ll “make the pitch” to Turner executives at week’s end in a competitive, team-based media challenge.

Sunday, June 21 – Friday, June 26, 2015

All cost for room, board and program materials are covered by Turner Broadcasting System. Students will reside in the college dorms at Georgia Tech, supervised by 21CL staff.

Turner Voices Youth Media Institute Requirements

• Must apply to 21^st Century Leaders and be a rising junior or senior high school student in Georgia
• Must have some interest in professional development, interacting with multiple forms of media, and exploring a future media-related career.
• This program is highly competitive. Only 75 students are selected.
• If you’re choosing this as one of your summer leadership institutes, your 21CL application must be completed by Wednesday, February 25th.
• To access the application, please click here - https://my.21stcenturyleaders.org/applications

Focusing on students who enjoy interacting with multiple forms of media (apps, television, film, etc.) and those interested in exploring a future media-related career.