Miami U Summer Program for Juniors

Junior Scholars Program six-week summer experience

Now accepting applications for Junior Scholars Program for academically talented rising high school seniors. The residential  program will be held June 30-August 10.

Students who attend will earn college credits and meet students from across the U.S. and around the world! Successful Junior Scholars Program attendees may also be eligible for guaranteed admission to Miami University.

The application deadline is May 1. The application and additional details are online. http://www.miami.muohio.edu/admission/admission/high-school/jr-scholars/

Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program

The Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program is a collaboration between Mississippi State University and The University of Mississippi to offer full scholarships for the top performing students who want to become teachers.


Their goal is to attract top-performing high school seniors who want to become mathematics and English teachers in Mississippi. New teachers in these subjects will help meet the demands of Common Core standards. All students who enter the program make a five-year commitment to teach in Mississippi after graduation.

Both Ole Miss and MSU will accept 20 students (10 math and 10 English) this fall.


In addition to full scholarships for up to four years, METP students receive a variety of benefits.

Room and board: Undergraduates will receive free housing at a residence hall for up to four years and a meal plan.

Technology: Each student will receive a tablet computer or other technology to use in classwork. Our students will be prepared to lead 21st century classrooms.

Study abroad/Off-campus learning: During their senior year, our students receive funding to study education issues abroad or visit top performing schools in the nation to complete off-campus learning projects.

Professional development: During their senior year, METP students will receive the chance to attend a national or regional professional conference relevant to their teaching discipline (i.e. the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics or the National Council for Teachers of English).

Residential Institutes: The summer before their senior year, students will travel to spend one week at both MSU and Ole Miss to attend residential institutes led by faculty from both universities. Institutes will focus on contemporary issues in education and promote innovative, research-based pedagogy and methodology.

Cross-campus learning: Each semester, our students will spend one night on the campus of the other institution to engage in scholarly activities and professional development with fellow METP students.

Competitive applicants are expected to have an ACT composite score of 28 or a SAT score of 1250 and a high school GPA of at least 3.5.

Apply online here: http://www.metp.org/apply/

Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship Foundation

This scholarship is given based upon factors such as academic achievements and extra-curricular activities in high school and financial need. The deadline for submitting applications is May 1st. The application form may be accessed here. We also have paper copies in Dr. Young's office.

Bootstraps Foundation Scholarship

The Bootstraps Foundation mails scholarship applications to high school counselors in Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties. The counselors then approach a qualified senior at their school and assist the student in completing and sending in the application. An application can also be downloaded on The Bootstrap's Foundation website or submitted on the website. All applications are initially reviewed by the Foundation's board, which then narrows it down to 12-15 finalists. These finalists' applications are then reviewed by the Selection Committee, which includes both board members and community members, based on the same criteria. Depending on the Foundation's financial ability, 5-9 recipients are selected to receive scholarships.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Among the criteria for receiving a scholarship from The Bootstraps Foundation, a student:

• Must be a high school senior in Davidson, Cheatham, Robertson,Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson or Wilson county;
• Must succeed in academics (not necessarily a 4.0 grade average), and demonstrate academic performance suggesting that the student is likely to succeed in college;
• Must show an ability to cope with and overcome difficulties, problems, or obstacles as well as seize opportunities;
• Must have a desire and a plan to continue his or her education and have pursued other scholarships, grants, loans, etc.;
• Must show involvement in school and community activities and demonstrate leadership qualities;
• Must have a high level of personal integrity.

Read more about it here: http://www.bootstraps.org/Scholarships/

The College Counseling office has the application form; please let us know if you are eligible and interested in being nominated.

EWI scholarship

The Nashville Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) annually sponsors a scholarship program for high school seniors in Davidson and surrounding counties. We invite your school to participate for 2013. The local 1stplace winner will receive $6,000 and advance to the national competition. The 2nd place winner will be awarded $4,000. The Nashville Chapter of EWI is honored to have sponsored many national winners over the past 30 years.

The EWI Scholarship Program is open to high school seniors enrolled in a public, private, or parochial school located within the geographical boundaries of a participating EWI Chapter who:

1. Plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post-secondary institution;
2. Have a demonstrated financial need;
3. Have a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale;
4. Have contributed to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extracurricularactivities, work, religious, or volunteer activities.

All senior students (male and female) planning to attend college are eligible. Please nominate one
eligible senior student from your school; submit the form by February 25, 2013

**Contact Dr. Young if you are eligible and wish to be considered for nomination.

2013 Cornerstone $25,000 Scholarship Fund

The application process is open for the 3rd annual Cornerstone Scholarship program now through March 4, 2013!

College-bound high school seniors at Middle Tennessee public and private high schools in Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Rutherford, Sumner and Williamson Counties can apply for $1000 scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year from the Cornerstone Financial Credit Union $25,000 Scholarship Fund. PLUS - any Cornerstone Financial Credit Union member - or the child of a member may apply. (Must be a Tennessee resident and a graduating high school senior.)


QUESTIONS?
Find our scholarship program FAQ's and application info, tips to help your college-bound student, and more on our financial education site: http://www.getfocusedonfinance.org/2012/12/25000-cornerstone-scholarship-program.

Furman Scholars

Students selected as Furman Scholars are eligible to receive at least $5,000 in scholarships upon acceptance into Furman University. Additionally, Furman Scholars are eligible for a ten percent discount on our week-long, residential Summer Scholars program. Information about the Summer Scholars program is available at www.engagefurman.com.

High school counselors may nominate current juniors for the Furman Scholars program who meet all of the following criteria:

1. A high school weighted grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
2. A genuine interest in an education in the liberal arts and sciences.
3. Significant involvement in extracurricular activities and community service.
4. Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
5. One of the following test scores: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 120 or higher (critical reading and math scores only), Scholastic Aptitude Test score of 1200 (critical reading and math scores only) or higher, or ACT Composite score of 26 or higher. Please do not add the writing score to the Total Score.

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY MARCH 15, 2013. Counselors may nominate up to five (5) students.

If you are eligible and would like to be nominated, please let a College Counselor know and he or she will nominate you online here:
 https://furman.wufoo.com/forms/furman-scholars-nomination-form/