DUNCAN U.

FLETCHER HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP NEWS

Guidance Department
Class of 2014- The last semester of high school is upon you! Now is the time to complete any and all scholarship applications that apply to you. Eligi le seniors met with their counselor and completed the !"#$%T &'T'"E( application online )www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org. #f not* please see your counselor immediately!! +ll seniors ha,e attended !E+C-N to learn how to complete the &+&(+. .ou cannot earn the !right &utures without completing the &+&(+. .ou need to apply at/ www.fafsa.ed.go,.
T%E T#0E #( N-1!! Fee waivers can be picked up in Guidance. Please see Ms. Dean to check eligibility and receive a slip to give to your counselor. If you need to pass the FCA ! use the "A or AC instead. If you need a specific test score to earn the #right Futures! then these are the re$aining test dates offered at Fletcher..

February 2014
Community Presbyterian Church may apply if they have an unweighted gpa of 2.8, 45 community service hours and S ! combined scores of "###. Letter of Recommendation required. Please give your guidance counselor 48 hours to write a letter on your behalf.

#1 Fletcher !"S# Scholarship $ will award si% scholarships to seniors meeting college entrance re&uirements. ll applicants mus current and active P!S members ll applicants must write a "5# word essay on volunteering and submit verification of actual volu service that has been performed through school, church or commu organi(ations. )e are interested in the type of service you have b involved in, and how you have grown from these e%periences. #p are availa$le on line at the P!S web site *fletcherhighptsa.com the ,uidance office %eadline& pril -, 2#"4.

#'( "he Southern Scholarship provides housing for students wh attend .S/, . 0/, /., .,C/, !allahassee CC and Sante .e C scholarship program has 21 houses throughout the state of .lorid have "5# scholarships for eligible students with a -.# gpa and sho financial need on the . .S . !he application is online 2 www.southernscholarship.org. pply sooner rather than later, it i come first serve basis.

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#'1 %uval #ssociation of )ducational *ffice !rofessionals Sch are awarding three scholarships to seniors who are pursuing caree higher education and see3ing financial assistance to achieve this g #pplications are in +uidance. 4e&uirements are5 a transcript su recommendation letters and a brief essay on why you are applyin scholarship. %eadline5 pril "5, 2#"4.

(EN#-"(! 2lease contact your guidance counselor a out what college you ha,e een accepted to for 2012-2013 school year. 1e are gathering data and also want to put your star on the guidance windows!!!! #18 Winnie and Frank Harvey Scholarship is a 4 year scholarship for members of Community Presbyterian Church. Seniors who are members of

#'' ,acksonville -each Women.s /lu$ Scholarship will be aw three 62,### scholarships to .letcher 7igh School females who c financial need and academic potential. !hey must plan to attend a accreditied state of .lorida college, #pplications are in 0uidance #pplication %eadline to 1s. 1cWilliams is& 1arch 23 '(14.

#'2 5ational 5aval *fficers #ssociation3 ,acksonville3 FL $ 889 is offering scholarships targeted for seniors planning a two year college or four year university. For additional info regarding these scholarship opportunities, please call 0r :ones 542$<2## e%t. 8"-2 or 0s. )ashington at ;#4$1;1$5515 or se email to harold.=ones2med.navy.mil or herlena.washington2yahoo.com.

Scholarship $ Provides opportunities for !he selectees and their family members will be honored at a luncheon Caribbean nationals to pursue studies in the for their scholastic achievements. pplication is in ,uidance. %eadline areas of tourism hospitality and language 0arch -#, 2#"4. training. www.onecaribbean.org

#'4 -eaches )ducational Foundation3 6nc. Scholarship D#'#lop( # t Fu " for ,lac- Stu"# ts i offering scholarships to graduating seniors who can show financial Sci# c#.T#ch $ An endowment fund which need, merit and the ability to be successful in a post$secondary provides scholarships to African% American course of study. Pic3 up applications in guidance or from Coach undergraduate students enrolled in scientific Corey. Please give the completed application to Coach Corey by or technical fields of study at &istorically 'lack Colleges and (niversities )&'C(s*. 1ay 73 '(14.
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#'8 %uval /ounty /ouncil of !"#s9!"S#s Scholarship /Dr# a ( D#f#rr# " 0 Essa! Co t#st o Ci'il awarding a one time 65## scholarship to students with a -.# gpa. Ri%hts $ ,his essay contest takes its title from )ith the application, two letters of recommendation, transcript, and a -./- poem by 0angston &ughes+ 1hat essay are re&uired. 0ail application to >CCP! , P9 ?o% 5-;<, &appens to a 2ream 2eferred3 ,he poem helped propel the civil rights movement in the :ac3sonville, .@ -224<, !!A8!B985 SC79@ 4S7BP (nited 4tates. www.hamsaweb.org/essay/ C900B!!AA. >eadline 0ar -", 2#"4.
E"ucatio is Fr##"o( Natio al #'7 +rand Lod0e of Florida ' Sons of 6taly Scholarship Scholarship $ Provides college scholarships seniors with a -.# gpa, S !, or C! Composite of 2-. 0ust be in the amount of 5# 666 to high school accepted to an accredited 2 or 4 yr college seniors that have high 7PAs are active in the community and have a financial need. www.educationisfreedom.com II. AFRICAN AMERICAN AND MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ONLINE . Actuarial Scholarships for Mi ori t! Stu"# ts $ Provide scholarships at the undergraduate or graduate level for certain minority students who are interested in pursuing actuarial careers. www.beanactuary.org/minority/ AICPA Scholarship for Mi ori t! Accou ti % Stu"# ts $ Provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. www.aicpa.org Alpha &appa Alpha E"ucatio al A"'a c# (# t Scholarship $ Created to fill a void in education funding. Its mission is to provide financial support to individuals and organizations engaged in lifelong learning. www.akaeaf.org A(#rica Political Sci# c# Assoc. Mi ori t! F#llo)s Pro%ra ( $ Assists minority students in completing their doctorates by concentrating not only on the recruitment of minorities but also on the retention of these groups within the profession. www.apsanet.org/section!"#$.cfm Cari**# a Touris( Or%a i+a tio E((a L. ,o)# Fou "a tio For Mi orit! I t# r#s ts I M#"ia $ A non% profit organization whose mission is to create career opportunities in the media industry for minority youth through a program that focuses on scholastic achievement direct work e8perience and professional development. www.em mabowenfoundation.com Eth ic Mi ori t! a " 1o(# 2s E ha c# ( # t Scholarship $ ,he goal of the enhancement programs is to increase the pool of and opportunities for 9ualified minority and female candidates in intercollegiate athletics through postgraduate scholarships. www-.ncaa.org Girls Goi % Plac#s E tr#pr# # u rship Scholarship Pro%ra ( $ 7irls 7oing Places: ;ntrepreneurship Award Program is 7uardian<s annual initiative designed to reward the enterprising spirits of girls ages -# to -=. www.guardianlife.com Go O Girl ,oo- Clu* Scholarships $ 5/66 scholarship available to women and girls who have a passion for writing. >ffers two scholarship including the (npublished 1riter<s Award and Aspiring 1riters ;ducational 4cholarship. www.goongirl.org/;vents/scholarship H,C3 Stu"! A*roa" Scholarships $ 5# 666

award for a student who attends a black college who<s interested in studying in another country through an e8change program. www.iesabroad.org H#l# T. Carr F#llo)ship Pro%ra ( $ 4upports and strengthens 'lack colleges as a major resource of African% American engineering graduates. www.asee.org HI4.AIDS Stor! 1riti % Co t#st $ A contest open to all youth between the ages of -" and ##. ?ust write a story featuring a character with &I@. www.hearmeproject.org Hursto . 1 ri %h t A)ar" for Coll#%# 1rit#rs $ ;stablished by novelist ?arita 7olden to honor e8cellence in fiction writing by students of African descent enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student in any college or university in the (nited 4tates. www.hurston% wright.org 5ac- a " 5ill of A(#rica Fou "a tio Scholarship $ ,his scholarship is for African American high school seniors with a minimu m grade point average of A.6 who will be pursuing a 'achelor<s degree at any accredited post% secondary institution in the (nited 4tates. www.jackandjillfoundation.org . 5#a #tt# Ra -i Fou "a tio Gra ts For Lo)$ I co(# 1o(# $ A non% profit organization dedicated to raising funds for and awarding scholarships to low% income women ages A/ and older. www.rankinfoundation.org . Lust#r Pro"ucts Cos(#tolo%! Scholarship $ Awards scholarships to cosmetology students and college% bound high school students. 2edicated to providing scholarships and promoting entrepreneurship among the best and brightest African% American college students. www.lusterproducts.com/scholarships.htm . M#rc#r6s Di'#rsit! Scholarship Pro%ra ( $ ,he purpose of the scholarship is to recognize achievement in scholastics leadership potential and initiative among minority students. www.mercerhr.com/diversityscholarship . Mill#r 3r*a E tr#pr# # u rs S#ri#s ,usi #ss Pla Co(p# ti tio $ ,he award% winning ?iller (rban ;ntrepreneurs 4eries was launched to respond to the needs of adults ages #- and older seeking to achieve economic empowerment through

entrepreneurship. www.millerurbanentrepreneurs.com . Mi ori t! D# tal Stu"# t Scholarship $ Award for minority students who are (.4. citiziens and are interested in pursuing a career as a dentist. www.ada.org . NAFEO 71rit# rs of Passa%#7 Essa! Co(p# ti tio $ ,he 4allie ?ae Bund and the Cational Association for ;9ual >pportunity in &igher ;ducation )CAB;>* have created the D1riters of PassageD ;ssay Competition. www.nafeo.org/wop!#66=.php . Natio al Associatio of ,lacAccou ta ts Scholarship $ &as provided more than 5$.- million in scholarship funds to deserving students preparing to enter various business professions. www.nabainc.org . Natio al F#llo)ship of ,lac- Coll#%# L#a"#rs Scholarship $ 4trengthens and supports 'lack student leaders at historically black colleges and universities by fostering and preserving positive relationships through scholarships and mentoring opportunities. www.nfbcl.org . N#ll!2s P.I.M.P Scholarship Co t#st $ 4cholarship essay contest presented by rapper and &ip% &op artist Celly who owns an energy drink called Pimp Euice. www.letitloose.com . Paul 8i "#l First No'#l A)ar" $ 4tudents must submit an original work of fiction that is between -66 and #"6 typewritten pages and is appropriate for an audience of children ages = to -#. www.hyperionbooksforchildren.com . Port#r Ph!siolo%! F#llo)ships for Mi ori ti #s $ 2esigned to support the training of talented students entering careers in physiology by providing predoctoral fellowships for underrepresented students. www.the% aps.org/awards/student.ht m . Ro ,ro) Scholar Pro%ra ( $ Administers more than A66 scholarship fellowship and institutional grants that support students at the undergraduate graduate and doctoral levels. www.uncf.org . Ro al" R#a%a Coll#%# L#a"#rs Scholarship $ ,he scholarships are designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education permitting the winners to devote more time both to pursuing their academic goals and advancing their

leadership initiatives. www.thephillipsfoundation.org . Ro!c# Os*or Mi ori t! Stu"# t Scholarship $ ,he A4F, ;ducation and Fesearch Boundation Foyce >sborn ?inority 4tudent 4cholarship program provides scholarships for academically out% standing minority students attending an entry% level radiologic sciences program. www.asrt.org . Sir 5oh M. T#(pl# to F#llo)ships Essa! Co t#st $ ;ncourages college students and young college professors around the world to study the meaning and significance of economic and personal liberty. www.independent.org/students/essay . Sp#cial Li*rari#s Associatio Affir(a ti' # Actio Scholarship $ Bor graduate study in librarianship leading to a master<s degree at a recognized school of library or information science. www.sla.org . Tal*ots 1o(# 2s Scholarship Fu " $ ,albots 1omen<s 4cholarship Bund a program of the ,albots Charitable Boundation will award 5-66 666 in scholarships to women determined to finally get that college degree. www-.talbots.com Thur%oo" Marshall Scholarship Fu " $ ,he premier organization in 'lack &igher ;ducation that develops and prepares a new generation of leaders by providing resources opportunities and advocacy to Public &istorically 'lack Colleges G (niversities students and alumni. www.thurgood marshallfund.org . Tri$ D#lta 3 "#r%ra "u a t # a " Gra"ua t# Scholarships $ ,he ,ri 2elta Boundation offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships to collegians and alumnae each year. www.tridelta.org . 1illia( Ra "olph H#arst E "o)# " F#llo)ship For Mi oriti#s $ 'ased on academic e8cellence and need is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. www.apsanet.org/content!--A=..cf m . 9#ro: T#ch ical Mi ori t! Scholarship Pro%ra ( $ Commitment to the academic success of minority students and to the cultivation and recruitment of 9ualified minority employees in technical fields. www.8ero8.com .

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sc h o l a r s h i p s that can be view e d on their websit eC ; ; ; . f s c < . e d u Dou can do ; n l o a d their scholars hip s and their ap pli c a t i o n s from their ; e $ s i t e . !hey usu ally re&uire that you send a tran s cript *obt ain e d from the 4egistr ar in your ,uidan c e >epart m e n t + with each application. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE