activities, events, testing, scholarships, and college advising updates October 2016 TERRA Environmental Research Institute Jose Sirven, Principal 11005 S.W. 84 th Street Miami, Florida 33173 (305) 412-5800 www.terrawolves.com : Senior portrait make-ups: Saturday, October 1 st , 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (cafetorium) FAFSA marathon: Thursday, October 6th, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (lab 3122) Senior Panoramic Picture: Friday, October 14th, 2:00 p.m. (gym) ABS Boating Class: Saturday, October 15 th , 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (cafetorium) PTSA’s College and Coffee: Tuesday, October 18 th , 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. (Media Center) UM vs. Virginia Tech TERRA Tailgate: Thursday, October 20 th , 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Cafetorium) Homecoming ticket sales: October 18 th – October 20 th $60, online – student portal PSAT (9 th -11 th grades): Wednesday, October 19 th Senior assembly: Wednesday, October 19th College Fair: Friday, October 21 st , 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (cafetorium) Class of 2020 Student Gov. campaigning: October 24 th – October 28 th A few reminders: Remember to adhere to our uniform policy. Shirts must be green or white and show the TERRA logo on the upper left side. Uniform pants must be regular blue uniform pants (no jeans, yoga wear, tapered ankle, or skinny pants). Shirts must be tucked in, and belts must be worn. Any sweaters or sweatshirts cannot have hoods and must also display the TERRA logo. Let’s be proud to represent TERRA! Make sure to text the following numbers to stay up-to-date on all TERRA happenings: @terraact to 81010 (activities updates) @terratest to 81010 (testing info. for TERRA students) @testinfo to 81010 (testing info. for TERRA parents) @terra17 to 81010 (college advising info. for seniors) @terra18 to 81010 (college advising info. for juniors) Payment for any 9 th grader wishing to take the PSAT exam is still being accepted online through the portal for $15. It is strongly encouraged for all freshmen to take the exam to establish a foundation of future college testing potential. Sophomores and juniors will also be taking the exam but do not have to pay. Club fees are now due online under your portal. All club fees must be submitted by October 14th to remain in your selected clubs. Yearbooks are now on sale! Buy yours online at yearbookordercenter.com for $70. College information is available in the University Center for your reference. Stop by during lunch or after school to look through the file cabinet and review pamphlets and informational material sent by colleges and universities around the world. Brochures not only describe the campus setting and major programs, but also provide contact information to follow up with any further questions for interested students. Scholarship opportunities are also kept on file, categorized by merit, need, internship, and volunteer programs. Stop by to check up on the latest programs and application requirements. There are many resources available to assist you on your college journey, but they only work if you actually use them. College and program updates are also regularly posted both inside and outside of the University Center. Be sure to wander by to remain current with every visit and opportunity that may benefit you. 1
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activities, events, testing, scholarships, and college advising updates October 2016
TERRA Environmental Research Institute Jose Sirven, Principal
FAFSA marathon: Thursday, October 6th, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
(lab 3122)
Senior Panoramic Picture: Friday, October 14th,
2:00 p.m. (gym)
ABS Boating Class:
Saturday, October 15th, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(cafetorium)
PTSA’s College and Coffee: Tuesday, October 18th, 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
(Media Center)
UM vs. Virginia Tech TERRA Tailgate: Thursday, October 20th, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
(Cafetorium)
Homecoming ticket sales: October 18th – October 20th $60, online – student portal
PSAT (9th-11th grades):
Wednesday, October 19th
Senior assembly: Wednesday, October 19th
College Fair:
Friday, October 21st, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
(cafetorium)
Class of 2020 Student Gov. campaigning: October 24th – October 28th
A few reminders: Remember to adhere to our uniform policy. Shirts must be green or white and
show the TERRA logo on the upper left side. Uniform pants must be regular blue uniform pants (no jeans, yoga wear, tapered ankle, or skinny pants). Shirts must be tucked in, and belts must be worn. Any sweaters or sweatshirts cannot have
hoods and must also display the TERRA logo. Let’s be proud to represent TERRA!
Make sure to text the following numbers to stay up-to-date on all TERRA happenings:
@terraact to 81010 (activities updates) @terratest to 81010 (testing info. for TERRA students) @testinfo to 81010 (testing info. for TERRA parents)
@terra17 to 81010 (college advising info. for seniors) @terra18 to 81010 (college advising info. for juniors)
Payment for any 9th grader wishing to take the PSAT exam is still being accepted online through the portal for $15. It is strongly encouraged for all freshmen to
take the exam to establish a foundation of future college testing potential. Sophomores and juniors will also be taking the exam but do not have to pay.
Club fees are now due online under your portal. All club fees must be submitted by October 14th to remain in your selected clubs.
Yearbooks are now on sale! Buy yours online at yearbookordercenter.com for $70.
College information is available in the University Center for your reference. Stop by during lunch or after school to look through the file cabinet and review pamphlets and informational material sent by colleges and universities around the world. Brochures not only describe the campus setting and major programs, but also provide contact information to follow up with any further questions for interested students.
Scholarship opportunities are also kept on file, categorized by merit, need, internship, and volunteer programs. Stop by to check up on the latest programs and application requirements. There are many resources available to assist you on your college journey, but they only work if you actually use them. College and program updates are also regularly posted both inside and outside of the University Center. Be sure to wander by to remain current with every visit and
opportunity that may benefit you.
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TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
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SAT exam: Register at
sat.collegeboard.org
October 1 (register by 9/1)
November 5 (register by 10/7)
December 3 (register by 11/3)
January 21 (register by 12/21)
March 11 (register by 2/10)
(no subject area exams this date)
May 6 (register by 4/7)
June 3 (register by 5/9)
There are plenty of free resources to help prepare for both the SAT and ACT exams. Be sure to pay attention to deadlines, plan ahead, and try your best. Never take an exam without studying “just to see” how you’ll do, ugh.
Take a look at the links below, and try some of them out: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat https://sat.collegeboard.org/practice/sat-practice-test http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/
Seniors should have already taken both the SAT and ACT at least once. If not, depending on college application deadlines, you must sign up ASAP for the upcoming fall exams. (Check with your anticipated college: some schools allow the SAT/ACT exam to be taken immediately after their application is due as long as scores are sent, but that varies: do not assume this is the case!) Juniors should also be preparing for these exams. Juniors should begin registering once they have their PSAT results to study from and even the results from the mock ACT we offer to have an idea of what needs improvement.
MDCPS is offering an ESE Family Forum and Exposition in the south area on Saturday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Robert Morgan Educational Center.
Among other sessions include information regarding how to qualify and apply for testing accommodations for the SAT and ACT exams. Both testing organizations are
separate and accommodations need to be applied for separately: they are not guaranteed. This seminar will help explain the process.
TERRA Academy: Biomedical Research
Anticipated major: Communications: Marketing and Public Relations with a minor in International Business
Financial aid package: Presidential Scholarship ($18,000) Various grants ($6,000) and some help with FAFSA.
Most challenging college coursework thus far: Probably just the large papers. The challenging part is figuring out exactly what the professor wants from the paper. But once you understand that it's not so bad!
Biggest surprise about the college experience: The amount of independence I have. I am completely in charge and when/where/why/how I do things 24/7 and it's pretty awesome.
Advice to current Wolves: Get involved in the university as much as possible. It's a great way to meet people while adding to your resume. Also try as much as possible to balance work and play. You can have both, you just have to know when it's time for what.
Rachel Santa Cruz, Richmond The American International University in London
ACT exam: Register at
services.actstudent.org
October 22 (register by 9/16)
December 10 (register by 11/4)
February 11 (register by 1/13)
April 8 (register by 3/3)
June 10 (register by 5/5)
*:Late registrations are available for a fee (based on space), but why would you WAIT? Plan now and
TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
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Eckerd College: Tuesday, October 4th, 8:00 a.m.
New Jersey Institute of Technology: Wednesday, October 5th, 12:30 p.m.
Tulane University:
Wednesday, October 5th, 1:30 p.m.
Stevens Institute of Technology: Thursday, October 6th, 9:00 a.m..
Swarthmore College:
Friday, October 7th, 8:30 a.m.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Friday, October 7th, 9:15 a.m.
Rochester Institute of Technology:
Friday, October 7th, 11:00 a.m.
Dartmouth College: Monday, October 10th, 8:30 a.m.
Haverford College:
Monday, October 10th, 11:00 a.m.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Tuesday, October 11th, 12:30 p.m.
Northwestern University:
Tuesday, October 11th, 1:30 p.m.
(College visits continued on the next page…)
All visits will take place in the University Center unless
otherwise specified. If interested in attending, apply online no later than a week
before the visit.
There are many helpful events, meetings, and college visits taking place throughout the year. Additionally, juniors and seniors need to be paying close attention to all deadlines, from testing to applications to scholarships, as they seem to approach at warp speed. Please be sure to check terrawolves.com and click on the College Advising tabs regularly to keep up with the latest information to prepare you for life after TERRA. There are suggested timelines by grade and an application checklist for seniors that should help keep your college process organized and efficient. Let’s hope.
If you are interested in attending a college visit, please submit your request online at terrawolves.com under the College Presentations link of the College Advising tab. Make sure to print the online pass before you submit, which will serve as the hard copy for your teacher to sign if they choose to release you. It is entirely at their discretion to allow your release, and you’re obviously responsible for all work missed during your absence, no exceptions. Presentations are scheduled for one hour maximum, and you will return to class immediately following. Only students who have registered online and have obtained permission from their teachers will be allowed to attend a college visit. Anyone abusing this policy will no longer be invited to attend college visits during the school day. Before requesting to attend a college visit, please be sure to research the school to make sure that the school is a possible fit for you. Google their websites, read reviews, and take Youtube campus tours. Come to the visit prepared to ask questions and learn answers.
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You must submit a brag sheet before asking or emailing a college or scholarship recommendation to a teacher or counselor. Many applications include unique questions that cannot be answered by your student data alone; be sure to give your recommender enough background information to allow them to complete a comprehensive, positive recommendation. Without this information, your recommender may not be able to answer or comment on certain required fields, which ultimately affects your overall acceptance or award. Sample brag sheets are available for download on the terrawolves.com site under the College Advising link. Help US help YOU! Also, ask teachers who know you best (and with plenty of notice). Letters of recommendation are intended to benefit you; asking a teacher who barely knows you or who’s teaching a class you’re doing poorly in will not benefit you. Allow a week minimum. Rome was not built in a day. (Google that, and take it to heart.)
University of Miami:
Thursday, October 13th, 9:00 a.m.
Florida International University (media center):
Thursday, October 13th, 1:00 p.m.
Brown University: Friday, October 14th, 8:15 a.m.
Nova Southeastern University: Friday, October 14th, 9:45 a.m.
University of Central Florida
(media center): Friday, October 14th, 11:00 a.m.
Manhattan Marymount College:
Monday, October 17th, 8:30 a.m.
Illinois Institute of Technology: Tuesday, October 18th, 12:30 p.m.
University of Florida (media center):
Thursday, October 27th, 8:00 a.m.
All visits will take place in the University Center unless
otherwise specified. If interested in attending, apply online no later than a week
before the visit.
Guests include: University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL Armstrong State University Savannah, GA Barry University Miami, FL University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Coast Guard Academy New London, CT Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH Eckerd College St. Petersburg, FL Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL University of Florida Gainesville, FL Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Florida Gulf Coast University Ft. Myers, FL Florida International University: Miami, FL College of Engineering and Computing College of Architecture Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, FL Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Harvard University Cambridge, MA Johnson and Wales University North Miami, FL Keiser University Miami, FL Kettering University Flint, MI Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI University of Miami Miami, FL Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA New College of Florida Sarasota, FL Nova Southeastern University Ft. Lauderdale, FL Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA Rice University Houston, TX Rollins College Winter Park, FL St. Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY The Catholic University of America Washington, D.C. University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD Miami-Dade College: Engineering/Honors College/Kendall Campus/Medical Campus Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
Resources include: Senator Carlos Curbelo, (R-FL 26) Service Academy Nominations Test Preparation Agencies
TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
TERRA’S College Fair includes more than 50 college representatives and resource booths. Students will have a chance to visit tables and chat with representatives. Use this opportunity to learn about admissions requirements, deadlines, financial aid, and
academic programs for a variety of institutions, all of which are interested in TERRA students.
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Volume II, October 2016
Free Application for Federal Student Aid: This application opens on October 1st, 2016: DO IT as soon as possible.
https://fafsa.gov/
Completing the FAFSA is the first step in applying for your share of most federal, state, and college-provided financial aid for students, including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs. It stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and it is free to complete! Never pay for a service or website that requires payment!! The FAFSA is used by aid providers to determine the amount of the student's Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which is the amount that they expect the student's family could contribute toward the student's college education. EFC varies from student to student since it is based on the specific financial situation of the student and the student's parents. The FAFSA covers various areas such as the student's family situation, the student's educational background, the student's educational plans and prospective colleges, the student's finances, and the student's parents' finances. Once the FAFSA application is completed and filed, a federal processor will examine all the information provided and pass the examination results on to the financial aid offices of the preferred colleges listed on the FAFSA. Immediately begin on your FAFSA by going to www.fafsa.gov using your tax information from the most recent 2015 filing. Using the IRS Data Transfer Tool will speed up the processing of FAFSA’s that have been selected for income verification. File the online FAFSA as soon as possible, using the FSA ID you already acquired. File as soon as possible even if you have not yet submitted an application – college aid packages are available on a first-come, first-served basis and they WILL run out of maximum funds to offer you – do not delay filing the FAFSA… After you complete the FAFSA: You will receive a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR). You MUST read the written comments found at the beginning of the SAR. Take note of any errors mentioned in this section and take IMMEDIATE action if mistakes have been found. If you have questions about these SAR errors, please contact the financial aid office at your college for instructions. Any delays in correcting SAR errors will delay you receiving your financial aid award letter. This may seriously impact on the amount of financial aid that you will receive.
TERRA is offering a very helpful parent FAFSA marathon on 10/6, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Miami-Dade College’s Financial Aid office to assist parents with online FAFSA completion. Sign up
online under the College Advising tab of the terrawolvesew.com website for a 30-minute appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are preferred.
TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
Florida Financial Aid Application: This application opens on October 1st, also. How exciting!
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org (click on “Student Application” at left to begin)
The Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) is for the fall through spring academic year awards and is the application for some state-funded student financial aid programs, including the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Even if you think that you will not qualify for Bright Futures or attend school in the state of Florida, there are a number of grants, programs and opportunities that are offered by the state - so please register today! • It is your responsibility after you submit an FFAA to retrieve your login credentials, to update your demographic information, and track your application and award status. • It is the Office of Student Financial Aid’s responsibility to provide you with notifications on the processing of your application. Only “Application Received” notifications will be sent via e-mail or hardcopy. After the first communication is sent to you via e-mail, OSFA will post all official/award notifications to your online record. • It is your responsibility to maintain up-to-date contact information with OSFA using your login credentials to Update Name, Address and Institution. Failure to keep your contact information up-to-date and monitor your application certifications can result in a delay in the processing of your application or prevent you from receiving a scholarship.
Students must submit a completed 2017-18 Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) to the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) to be considered for state scholarships and grants. Submit one application for consideration for the following programs: Program Deadline Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program August 31, 2017 Rosewood Family Scholarship April 1, 2017 José Martí Scholarship Challenge Grant April 1, 2017 Scholarships for Children and Spouses of Deceased or Disabled Veterans April 1, 2017 FYI, This application is not the federal application for student financial assistance. If you are interested in student financial aid from the federal government such as PELL Grants, Stafford loans or PLUS Loans you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), beginning October 1st, 2016.
TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
COST: $375 (no refunds) (due TBA for invited students)
Registration Process:
Participation is limited to 90 eligible students (due to college tour limitations) through online registration at terrawolves.com, under the College Advising tab.
Click on the Junior College Trip Information link on the left, and accurately complete all required information by Thursday, October 13th. If more than 90 students register, a lottery will be held with administration based on all completed online registrations. Wait-listed students will be invited on a
space-available basis.
(Eligibility will be verified according to the TERRA Student Activities Contract requiring a 2.5 GPA, no more than 10 absences/tardies, and no current probation status.)
Approximate itinerary:
Wednesday, January 18th: Depart TERRA at 6:30 a.m. Arrive at UCF by 11:00 a.m. for lunch and guided tour/housing tour. 6:30 p.m. dinner at Sonny’s BBQ in Gainesville. Overnight in Tallahassee.
(Lunch and dinner included.)
Thursday, January 19th: Breakfast at hotel. FSU guided tour at 9:00 a.m. Depart for Gainesville/lunch on UF campus/UF guided tour at 3:00 p.m. Depart for Tampa/dinner at USF dining. Overnight in
Friday, January 20th: Breakfast at hotel. USF guided tour at 9:00 a.m. Depart for FGCU/lunch and guided tour at 1:30 p.m. with lunch on campus. Leave for Miami/arrive home by 7:30 p.m.
(Breakfast and lunch included.)
GREEN scholarship and program opportunities
Also be sure to check fastweb.com and bigfuture.collegeboard.org for additional scholarship opportunities.
Discover Student Loans and CollegeCovered.com/Assist The Sweepstakes is open to citizens of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories who are either: 16 years of age or older and are seniors in high school who are planning to attend an accredited, non-profit, four-year college or university in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or the U.S. Territories, at time of entry and prize notification; OR 16 years of age or older and are current college students who are planning on continuing to attend an accredited, non-profit, four-year undergraduate college or university in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or the U.S. Territories, at time of entry and prize notification. Beginning 12:00 AM (ET) on 3/1/16 through 11:59:59 PM (ET) on 2/28/17 ("Sweepstakes Period"), visit www.collegecovered.com or www.discoverstudentloans.com and follow the on-screen instructions to submit an Entry into the Sweepstakes. Your entry can only be submitted via www.collegecovered.com or via www.discoverstudentloans.com. After you enter the Sweepstakes, you will be invited to share the Sweepstakes for the opportunity to earn Bonus Entries. Award: $2,500 More information: https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/ Deadline: Four drawings of (10) scholarships each: 12/6/16, 3/7/17
Horatio Alger Association If integrity, determination and courage describe you – you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar. Our scholarships reward students who possess the character to succeed in life. We help students overcome the financial barriers of pursuing higher education. To qualify, you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to go to college. AWARD VALUE: $7,000 to $22,000 Please visit our website at scholars.horationalger.org Deadline: October 25, 2016
Green Home Improvement Scholarship The Green Home Improvement Scholarship, sponsored by Home Advisor, Inc. is open to high school seniors entering college and currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. You must submit an essay of between 1,000 and 2,000 words on why green home improvement is important in today's world in order to be considered for this award. Award: $1,000 More information: http://www.homeadvisor.com/r/scholarships/#.V4j-Po-cEie Deadline: December 15, 2016
TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition The Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition is open to high school students. To enter, you must write and record a three- to five-minute broadcast script on the following theme: "My Responsibility to America". Eligibility: students in grades 9-12 by the Nov. 1 deadline, who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States, its territories and possessions. Although U.S. citizenship is not required, students must be lawful U.S. permanent residents or have applied for permanent residence (the application for which has not been denied) and intends to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity allowed by law. Award: up to $30,000 More information: http://www.vfw.org/VOD/ Deadline: November 1, 2016
AXA Achievement Scholarship Fifty-two high school seniors, to be known as AXA Achievers, will be selected to receive $10,000 scholarships, one from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. From among the state recipients, ten students will be named national AXA Achievers. They will be selected to receive national awards at $15,000 each for a total of $25,000 per national recipient. Must demonstrate achievement in a non-academic activity or project. Consideration will also be given to other extracurricular activities in school and community, work experience, and the applicant's academic record over the past four years. Award: up to $25,000 More information: https://us.axa.com/axa-foundation/about.html Deadline: December 15th, 2016
Hispanic Heritage Foundation Scholarship Youth Awards begin with a high-profile, national search through a celebrity-based multimedia campaign that includes partnerships with more than 5,000 high schools and hundreds of colleges, media, elected officials, businesses and organizations. Students have an average GPA of 3.5 or higher, and they are promoted as role models to inspire others and shatter negative stereotypes. Youth Awardees can receive grants for education or community projects to encourage social innovation and entrepreneurship. Our Scholarship Categories & Sponsors are: Business & Entrepreneurship: sponsored by BBVA Compass, Community Service: sponsored by Colgate Palmolive, Education: sponsored by Southwest Airlines, Engineering: sponsored by ExxonMobil, Health & Science: sponsored by CVS Health, Mathematical Sciences: sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) Award: up to $3,000 More information: https://app.reviewr.com/hispanicheritage/site//hispanicheritage Deadline: October 2, 2016
TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
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Wendy’s High School Heisman Award Wendy’s High School Heisman is looking for all types of high-achieving seniors from more than 29,000 public and private high schools within the U.S. We consider young men and women who participate in a wide range of sports as well as school and community activities. Must have a cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or better, participate in at least one of the 43 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Association and sponsored by your school. The full list of qualified athletic events in alphabetical order includes: Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bobsleigh, Bowling, Boxing, Canoeing/Rowing, Cross Country, Curling, Cycling, Diving, Equestrian (Dressage/Eventing/Jumping), Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating (Figure or Speed), Judo, Lacrosse, Luge, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Skiing (Alpine, Biathlon, Cross Country, Free-Style, Jumping), Snowboard, Soccer, Softball, Spirit/Cheerleading, Swimming (or Synchronized), Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Track & Field, Trampoline, Triathlon, Volleyball (or Beach), Water Polo, Weightlifting, and Wrestling, and be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassman. Award: up to $10,000 (school, state, and national winners) More information: https://www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com/about/ Deadline: October 3, 2016
AES Engineering Solutions Scholarship The belief of AES Engineering is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by an evaluation of the essays that are submitted. Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility. You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible. Students must submit an essay of between 500 and 1000 words in answer to the following question: When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey? Award: up to $500 More information: submit essays to: [email protected] There is no application packet for this award. Please do not include your resume at this time. Be sure to include your full name as well as the name of the school you are attending this year and your plans for next year. Deadline: October 6, 2016
TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
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Coca-Cola Scholars Program The Coca-Cola Scholars Program is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree at an accredited post - secondary institution in the U.S. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must be one of the following: US citizen; US national; US permanent resident; temporary resident (in a legalization program); refugee; asylee; or Cuban-Haitian entrant. Award: $20,000 (150 recipients) More information: http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants/#programs Deadline: October 31, 2016
Google for Doodle Contest The Doodle 4 Google Contest is open to students in grades K through 12. To enter, you must create a Google doodle that tells the world “What I see for the future.” Award: multiple awards, from a tablet up to $30,000 More information: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/how-it-works.html Deadline: December 2, 2016 Cards Against Humanity Science Ambassador Scholarship Open to high school seniors through college seniors, the Science Ambassador Scholarship is open to women who are seeking an undergraduate degree in a STEM field. You must submit a video of yourself explaining a topic in science that you are passionate about in order to be considered for this award. Ideal candidates will be ambassadors for their field that are passionate about their discoveries and who will share their excitement with others Award: full tuition More information: http://www.scienceambassadorscholarship.org/ Deadline: December 11, 2016 Sixt Scholars Program The Sixt Scholars Program is open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to enroll full - time at a two - or four - year university. You must have a minimum 3.7 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Award: $5,000 More information: https://www.sixt.com/sixt-scholars/ Deadline: November 30, 2016
TERRA Environmental Research Institute 11005 S.W. 84th Street Miami, Florida 33173
Julie Vivian, College Assistance Program Advisor (305) 412-5800, ext. 2204 [email protected]
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Miami Heat/BankUnited Scholarships Eligibility: applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, high school student enrolled in a Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach County public or private school, minimum un-weighted GPA of 3.2 by the end of the first grading period of their senior year, submit an official transcript from the high school registrar along with a copy of their SAT and/or ACT score, have an unmet financial need for assistance as determined by the university’s Financial Aid Office. In order to prove a financial need, please submit a copy of the household’s W2 form(s) and a copy of the last tax filing (i.e. 1040 form) for all household members, letters to be submitted by applicant: two (2) letters of recommendation – each from a current high school teacher or administrator on school letterhead, two (2) or more letters from a community based organization, on that specific organization’s letterhead verifying community service and hours performed, one (1) letter from High School Athletic Director or Coach on school letterhead verifying candidate’s participation in a high school sport, accepted to and enroll in a four year accredited college or university in the USA. Please submit a copy of the letter of acceptance to the four year accredited college or university, complete a writing sample as outlined in the application form. Award: (5) $5,000 scholarships More information: http://www.nba.com/heat/community/community_education_scholarships.html Deadline: January 28, 2017
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