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

College Open Houses

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