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AHS Class of 2018
Senior Newsletter October 28, 2017
Please be sure to:
1) Watch out for deadlines for college admissions!2) Stay in touch with your counselor. Let them know where you are applying.3) Remember the application process:
a. Apply online with the college you wish to attend.b. Request your transcript through parchment.c. See your counselor to let them know you applied and to have them send your
transcript.4) Fill out the FASFA for financial aid. https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Resources:
www.khanacademy.org- SAT prep and other study aids
To look for national scholarships:
www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.scholarships.com www.fastweb.com
College App Waiver Fees- See the attached sheet from College App Day. Several of the fee waivers will be available through the month of October.
*** Important: If you have not already done so, please create an account for RaiseMe. You can see possible scholarships from schools you are interested in attending. It’s free and easy to set up.
https://www.raise.me/
College Specific Scholarships
You must plan to attend these schools to receive these scholarships Clemson Lyceum Scholars: Due Dec. 11, 2017; $10,000/4 years; Apply to be a part of a learning community to study moral, political, and economics foundation of a free society
USC Scholarships: Deadline Nov. 15 for SC Honors College and Top Scholars
Francis Marion University: McNair Scholars Program- Due Dec 1; tuition, fees, room and board; 1160 SAT or 24 ACT; 3.0 GPA, interested in public service
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**For ALL colleges and universities: Apply now if you want to be considered for scholarships awarded by the school. The sooner you complete the application, the better your chances will be to receive a scholarship!
Name of Scholarship/
Contest
Due Date
Amount Awarded
Information
SC Teaching Fellows
Dec 1
Up to $24,000
State Scholarship: Plan to pursue a degree in education and attend a SC school that offers the program; see your counselor ASAP for assistance. Apply online: https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows-application.html
AXA Achievement Scholarship
Dec 15
$2500-$25,000
National scholarship; Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities; Apply onlinehttps://www.scholarsapply.org/axa-achievement/
Burger King Scholars
Dec 15
$1000-$50,000
National scholarship; available to employees or children of employees. Apply online: https://bkmclamorefoundation.org/who-we-are/application-information/
SC Junior Golf Association
Jan 15
$1500 State Scholarship: 2.75/4.0 GPA; recreational or competitive interest in golf; must attend college in SC; Apply onlinehttps://www.scholarshipprograms.org/golf/indexcss.php
Kitty Moss Fairey Educational Fund
Jan 15
varies State Scholarship: Must attend SC university; parents income must be less than $40,000; 1100 SAT or 26 ACT; 3.0/4.0 scaleApply online: https://www.csascholars.org/kmfr/indexcss.php
Ron Brown Scholar Nov 1 ORJan 9
$10,000/year National scholarship: Selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted African Americans. Apply online; must have letters of rec; https://www.ronbrown.org/section/apply/program-description
Harry Hampton Wildlife Fund
Jan 31
Amounts vary from $2000-$5000
State scholarship: 4 separate scholarships; 2 for students majoring in natural sciences; 1 for law/criminal justice/forensics; 1 for journalism/advertising/communicationshttp://www.hamptonwildlifefund.org/
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scholarship.html2018 Journalism Contest- VocationalRehab
Jan 31
Full tuition and fees for 1 recipient to SC college
State scholarship: Must write a 3 page article on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Theme is “Inclusion Drives Innovation”; See Mrs. Tice for information and how to mail article
Archibald Rutledge Scholarship Program
Feb 2
5 scholarships of $2000 each
State scholarship: Creative writing dance, music, theatre or visual arts; must submit original compositions or folios; See Ms. Tice for more detailshttps://ed.sc.gov/instruction/standards-learning/visual-and-performing-arts/archibald-rutledge-scholarship-program/
*Watson Brown Foundation
Feb 8
$3000$5000
Local Scholarship: Must have 2 letters of recommendation** Come during lunch on Nov. 20 to hear about this one
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church
Feb 13
$5000 Local Scholarship: Available for 2 or 4 year program students; Areas considered are financial need, academic accomplishments, community service, 3 letters of recommendation, personal interview; 2.5/4.0 ; see Mrs. Tice for application. App must be returned to Mrs. Tice by the due date. Students are encouraged to apply early
Aiken Electric Trustee Scholarship
Feb 27
$1000 Local Scholarship: Parents must have account with Aiken Electric Cooperative; Need based; Must write 150-200 words as to why the scholarship is needed; 2 references; See Mrs. Tice for application or online: http://www.aikenco-op.org/forms/2018TrusteeScholarshipApp.pdf
Touchstone Energy Scholarships
Feb 27
$1000/ 4 year college$1000/ 2 year college
Local Scholarship: Parents must have account with Aiken Electric Co-operative; 250 word essay and 2 personal reference forms; See Mrs. Tice for application or online: http://www.aikenco-op.org/forms/2018TSEScholarshipApp.pdf
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