Current News & Information
Meet 'N' Greet Your Regional UNF Admissions Coordinator Saturday, October 6, from 9:00 - 11:00 am at Starbucks, 1600 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 Leandra Bruzzone will be available if you would like to stop by and chat or just to pick up some UNF materials.
Sarasota County Schools Fall College Night October 23, from 6:00 - 8:30 pm at Robarts Arena, Fruitville Road If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Warmoth, Student Services, at 941-927-4036.
2012 International Career Development Seminar Saturday, October 27, from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm at Sudakoff Hall, New College, 5845 General Dougher Dr Sarasota If you are interested in attending, please contact Mrs. Graber for registration information.
EMU ~ Harrisonburg, VA Campus Visit for Juniors and Seniors November 15 - 18, 2012 Contact your Capstone teacher or Mrs. Graber for additional information.
Hesston College ~ Hesston, KS Campus Visit for Juniors and Seniors March 21 - 23, 2013 Contact your Capstone teacher or Mrs. Graber for additional information.
Scholarships Available
For general scholarship reference, visit www.scholarships.com.
Wendy's High School Heisman Seniors, Class of 2013, who have at least a "B" grade average and participate in at least one school-sponsored sport can apply online in just a few easy steps. Visit WendysHeisman.com for details on how to apply. Deadline October 2, 2012.
2013 Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Seniors, if integrity, determination and courage describe you - then, 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 a 2.0 GPA and require financial assistance to go to college. See us at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships and apply yourself. Deadline October 25, 2012.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
If you are in middle or high school and you've made a difference through volunteering over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a fabulous trip to Washington, D.C. next May - by applying for a Prudential Spirit of Community Award! Visit spirit.prudential.com or nassp.org/spirit, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the on-screen instructions. Deadline November 6, 2012.
First Freedom Student Competition Deadline is 11/12/12 for online submission, 11/26/12 for mail-in postmark. Open to students in grades 9 - 12. Two $2,500 awards. National essay and video contest examining the history and current-day relevance of religious freedom.
Goshen College Music Scholarship
Goshen College offers a Christian Liberal Arts Program and a tradition of musical excellence. Audition days are: November 16, 2012 February 1, 2013 February 2, 2013 March 8, 2013 Deadline to apply for a scholarship is one week prior to your audition. For additional information, visit www.goshen.edu/music/scholarships/
Visit www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship.php for additional information on the following scholarships: What Makes your School Rock ~ $800, Deadline October 22, 2012 Youth Activity Fund Student Grants ~ $5,000, Deadline November 1, 2012 Free Speech Essay Contest ~ $10,000, Deadline November 25, 2012 Carrington Dental Centre Scholarship Application ~ $500, Deadline December 15, 2012 RMHC U.S. Scholarships ~ $1,000, Deadline December 20, 2012
Arts for Life! annually awards $1,000 scholarships to 25 graduating high school seniors who demonstrate excellence in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing. Launched by former First Lady Columba Bush in 1999, the program has awarded scholarships to more than 325 gifted high school seniors.
Students must submit a completed application, a brief essay explaining "How the arts have positively influenced their life" and a portfolio of work in visual art, music, dance, drama or creative writing. Application Deadline: February 1, 2013
AXA Achievement - $2,000 - $25,000 AXA Achievement Scholarship is for seniors. Deadline December 1, 2012 AXA Achievement Community Scholarship is also for seniors. Deadline February 1, 2013
Florida Engineering Foundation High School Scholarship Applications $4,000 is available from the local Myakka chapter. Six scholarships of $2,500 each are available at the state level. Students interested in scholarships offered by the Florida Engineering Society should visit the web page at http://www.fleng.org/scholarships.cfm. Deadline is February 15, 2013
Palm Beach Atlantic University ~West Palm Beach, FL Arts & Humanities Day ~ Wednesday, September 26 Math, Natural & Computer Science Day ~ Wednesday, October 3 Music & Fine Arts Day ~ Wednesday, October 24 Communication & Media Day ~ Thursday, October 25 Pre-Health Day ~ Thursday, November 1 ROTC Leadership Day ~ Tuesday, December 4 Honors Day ~ Thursday, December 6 Pre-Health Day ~ Thursday, January 17 Business Day ~ Thursday, January 24 Ministry Day ~ Tuesday, March 26
Covenant College ~ Lookout Mountain, GA September 27-29, 2012 ~ Fall Campus Preview Weekend April 4-6, 2013 ~ Spring Campus Preview Weekend
Goshen College ~ Goshen, IN Music Audition Days Friday, November 16, 2012 Friday, February 1, 2013 Saturday, February 2, 2013 Friday, March 8, 2013
University of Florida ~ Gainesville, FL Saturday, October 13 ~ Open House for the academic programs of Building Construction. UF offers degrees in building construction including Bachelor of Science, Master of Building Construction, or Master of Science in Building Construction, as well as the new Master's in International Construction Mangement. Please register at http://www.bcn.ufl.edu/ to learn about these exciting degree-producing learning tracts. See Mrs. Graber for additional information available in this major.
Trinity College of Florida ~ Trinity, FL Friday, November 2, 2012 Friday, April 19, 2013
Florida Atlantic University ~ Boca Raton, FL ~ Department of Music Admission and Scholarship Audition Dates Saturday, November 17, 2012 Saturday, January 19, 2013 Saturday, February 16, 2013 Saturday, March 23, 2013 Saturday, April 20, 2013
University of South Florida ~ Tampa, FL USF Scholars Showcase is designed for academically-talented students that are or may become Provost's Scholar (3.80 GPA with a 27 ACT/1200 SAT and at least 18 college credits upon enrollment) and/or Honors College eligible (3.80 GPA with a 29 ACT/1300 SAT). This event is by invitation only. To register, students should visit www.usf.edu/USFSS. ~ November 16, February 15, and April 5 Stampede to Success is designed for high school juniors and seniors. This event will allow students and their families to visit campus and particpate in a casual, but informative, day that will introduce them to academics, housing, campus life, and the various services and opportunities available to USF students. To register, visit www.usf.edu/Stampede. ~ November 17, February 16, and April 6 The Campus Visit Experience is for students that are unable to attend either of the events listed above. To register, students may visit www.usf.edu/campusvisit. ~ Monday - Friday at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, Saturdays during the academic year at 10:00 am.
College Representative on SCS Campus
Friday, October 5 ~ Hesston College Wednesday, October 10 ~ USF Sarasota Monday, October 22 ~ Catawba College Monday, October 22 ~Florida State University Monday, October 29 ~ Keiser University Tuesday, October 30 ~ University of South Florida - Tampa Tuesday, November 13 ~ Goshen College Monday, February 4 ~ Liberty University Monday, February 11 ~ Pensacola Christian College
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