Scholarship opportunity: Please see Ms. Carroll for the full application

Duval House New Beginning Essay Scholarship. Please see Ms. Carroll for full application.

Sassy Senior and Stepper Scholarship

See Ms. Carroll for full application

FSU Scholarship for community service and leadership:
http://thecenter.fsu.edu/recognition/service-scholars

$1,750 Scholarship: Conduct your own environmental stewardship project in 2016 
http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist.php

Scholarship: http://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/ 500 word essay about volunteering

$1,000 scholarship for a student planning to attend a career college http://imagine-america.org/highschoolscholarships

The Customerblooms Scholarship Contest 

https://www.customerbloom.com/scholarship-program

Every Year, The Customerblooms Scholarship Contest will require students to think outside the box and strategize how to STEP UP in the real world. The contest requires you to create a Short 2-5 minute video of yourself talking about how ideas help shape the world around us, why education is a critical element to future success, and touching on why you strive for greatness ” what motivates you”? Real world examples of what you have done to help provide guidance and navigation into maximizing your potential in the business world of Marketing and today’s generation of online success.

The winner of this scholarship will receive $1,000 to put towards higher education. Plus the opportunity to intern with one of the hottest companies in the digital marketing space.

Eligibility:

The following people are eligible for the scholarship:

Students who are currently enrolled in a high school, college, university, or trade school.

Guidelines:

We want to see how creative and convincing you can be with your video. Make sure it is geared towards your personal beliefs. We encourage you to be innovative in your presentation.

Videos Will Be Judged On:

Your Video will be judged on the level of creativity and persuasiveness, as well as how informative it is.

Application Process:

• Create your video and make sure it is no longer than 5 minutes.
• Upload your video to YouTube titled CustomerBlooms Scholarship Program
• In the description of the video please include a link to this page

Once your video has been uploaded, email the active YouTube link to scholarship@customerbloom.com along with the following information:

• Your name, mailing address, and number
• The name of the school you are or will be attending, along with proof of acceptance/enrollment
• Your area of study

By submitting your application, you are giving Matt Coffy, CEO of Customerbloom the permission to use and display your video for marketing and promotional purposes.

Deadline:

Deadline has been extended to December 31st, 2016.

One winner will be selected by January 5th, 2017. If the winner selected does not claim their prize within 2 weeks of being contacted, we will pick a new winner.

We will run new scholarships programs every year.

ACLS Medical Training Scholarship Program

https://www.aclsmedicaltraining.com/scholarship/

What do I write about?

Write an essay, between 500 and 1000 words, on one the following topics:

1. If you have assisted someone in a life support situation, describe your role in the process, the emotions or feelings that you experienced, and how the situation was resolved.
2. If you have not assisted someone in a life support situation, describe how you have prepared (mentally and/or physically) to respond when the event arises. Consider and describe what it might be like to provide basic or advanced life support in an emergency.

How do I Enter?

• Write the essay in Microsoft Word file format (doc or docx)
• Entries with typos or grammatical errors will not be considered
• Submit the essay as an attachment in an email to scholarship@aclsmedicaltraining.com
• The filename should include your first initial, last name, and your school name
  • For example, John Smith who attends nursing school in Austin would use this filename: JSmith_UniversityofTexasatAustin

In your email, include

• Full name
• Name of school
• Type of program (e.g., dental school)
• Email address
• Home address
• Telephone number (we won’t call unless you win)
• Submission deadline is 11:59 pm EST on December 31st, 2016.

Who is Eligible?

• Any high school senior or college student is eligible to apply. Preference to those currently enrolled in a nationally accredited
  • Nursing school
  • Medical school
  • Pharmacy school
  • Dental school
  • Respiratory therapy program
  • Paramedic program
  • Emergency medical technician program

• Must not be an employee of or immediately related to any employee of ACLS Medical Training

Additional Rules

• All entries become the sole property of ACLS Medical Training and cannot be returned to the entrant
• ACLS Medical Training reserves the right to require proof of enrollment at a qualifying academic institution prior to issuing an award
• One entry per person per contest year
• Void where prohibited

FAFSA Information for Spanish Speaking Families

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAUUMmvokyc

YOU COULD BE THE NEXT MR. OR MISS UNIVERSAL TEEN SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

(Come get the application from Ms. Carroll if interested)

Universal Teen is a scholarship based program established by the W omen of Color Cultural Foundation,
Inc. (WOCCF). The purpose of the program is to provide a supportive and congenial environment for self
awareness, personal growth, and respect for others from diverse backgrounds. The program helps to nurture and
build positive scholastic achievement, creativity, healthy living and community involvement. It also promotes
self confidence, poise, and effective communication skills.
The objectives are to:
 Provide a forum to teach life skills (e.g., career essentials, financial management, social awareness, etc.)
 Promote awareness of cultural diversity and respect for human differences
 Empower young men and women to realize and embrace their inner beauty and self worth
 Provide financial assistance for post high school education

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Young men and women currently enrolled in high school may compete for scholarship money. Participants of this program must
live or attend school in the First Coast of Florida area (e.g., Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties).
Orientation with parents and participants is on January 7, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at WJCT Public Broadcasting located at 100
Festival Park Avenue (next to Metro Park, across from the Everbank Stadium) in downtown Jacksonville. Orientation with
a parent and participant is required. Completed Applications should be received by December 31, 2016 or bring with you
to orientation.

PROGRAM PRODUCTION—DATE AND VENUE
Participants are expected to attend all workshops which include “rehearsals.” Workshop topics include public speaking, written and oral
communication skills, stage presence, cultural diversity awareness, personal growth and development, interviewing skills,
financial management, etiquette training, college/job readiness, and community involvement. Participants must also select a
platform issue/a social cause (identified through research of their selected country) of which they will make recommendations to
effect change.
The culminating event crowing Mr. or Miss Universal Teen will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Ritz
Theatre & LaVilla Museum.

SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarships are awarded for participants.
Mr. or Miss Universal Teen
Universal Teen $2,000*
2nd Place Winner $1,000*
3rd Place Winner $ 750*
4th Place Winner $ 500*
*Scholarship recipients are required to send a “request” letter to the organization indicating the amount of their winnings along
with a college acceptance letter. Scholarships are made available in the name of both the participant and the college for which
they have been accepted. Mr. or Miss Universal Teen must attend selected WOCCF functions during their reign.

REQUIREMENTS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS
The program is open to young men and women who meet the criteria set forth in the Requirements, Rules, and Regulations.
Participants must also be able to fulfill the time commitment and responsibilities of the scholarship program.
Each participant must:
1. Be a legal resident of the United States or a U.S. citizen.
2. Be in good standing with their academic institution.
3. Participants are required to attend the orientation and workshops/training. Workshops are held from 1:00-4:00 pm and will be
located at the Women of Color Cultural Foundation Office - WJCT Public Television, 100 Festival Park, Jacksonville, Florida
unless otherwise pre-notified.
4. Submit completed application which includes letter of recommendation and personality form.
5. Be respectful to fellow participants, program administrators and staff.
6. Agree that all decisions of judges are final, irrevocable and binding.
7. Permit WOCCF the right to use their name and photograph for publicity purposes.
8. Understand that WOCCF reserves the right to change the date and/or location of the Universal Teen Scholarship Program.
9. Participants are required to provide a typed written description of their wardrobe (that will be worn on the night of the
culminating event-February 18, 2017) including evening/formal wear, and national/cultural attire.
10. Secure a minimum of two pages of ads in souvenir program book and ten event passes by February 11, 2017.
11. Any participant and/or family member or guest showing less than sportsmanlike behavior (i.e., teasing, disrespectful, etc.) will
lead to the disqualification of the participant. No refund or awards will be given under these circumstances.
Please contact the Women of Color Cultural Foundation at (904) 683-1757 or 635-5191 should you have any questions or to
obtain additional applications.

Local Scholarship opportunity: 

http://www.christepiscopalchurch.org/in-our-community/charitable-foundation/scholarships-and-grants/

Google Doodle Scholarship

Directions:
According to Google, they are “excited to see some amazing doodles this year. Students can work with any materials they want, but all doodles must be entered using the entry form. Parents and teachers can mail us the completed entry form or submit it online as a .png, .jpg, or .pdf.”

Here’s how you enter:
Access the entry form.
Doodle: Have artists create their doodles using any materials they want.
Write:Have artists write their 50-word statements.Fill out the rest of the required information and sign the entry form.
Combine:If the doodle wasn’t created directly on the entry form, take a digital photo or scan of the doodle and combine it with the entry form. If you’re submitting a digital entry, save the completed entry form as a .jpg, .png, or .pdf.
Enter the Contest!

-National Winner
The National Winner will have his or her doodle featured on the U.S. Google.com homepage for one day. He or she will receive:

 a $30,000 college scholarship (managed by Scholarship America) to be used at the school of their choice; a trip to San Francisco area (retail value approximately $1,500)
$50,000 in value towards the establishment/improvement of a computer lab or a technology program for the U.S. School where the Entrant is enrolled, or a registered non-profit of which the winner is a participant at as indicated on the Entry Form (homeschooled and students of U.S. Foreign Service Person abroad are ineligible for the $50,000 technology award toward establishment/improvement of a computer lab)
a Chromebook (retail value approximately $299)
an Android tablet (retail value approximately $300).

-National Finalists
The four (4) National Finalists who do not become the National Winner will win

a $5,000 college scholarship (managed by Scholarship America) to be used at the school of their choice, a trip to Google headquarters (retail value $1500)
a Chromebook (retail value approximately $399)
an Android tablet (retail value approximately $300).
State and Territory Winners

The forty-eight (48) State and Territory Winners who did not become National Finalists win an Android tablet (retail value approximately $300).
https://doodles.google.com/d4g/enter.html

The Law Offices of Andrew E. Goldner in Atlanta:

We are excited to offer this scholarship to all student's who are either currently enrolled in or who have been accepted to a University in the U.S. Applicants for this scholarship must be able to provide an official school transcript or acceptance letter verifying their enrollment. Details of the scholarship are below:
Deadline: August 1, 2017
Award Amount: $1,000
Major: Any
Application: Only online applications will be accepted. The application can be found at: http://andrewgoldner.com/scholarship/

The James (Coach) Day Scholarship

$1,000 This scholarship is available to any high school senior track and filed active team member of a school participating in the current Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet. The applicant must participate in a scheduled event at the Bob Hayes Track Meet. Scholarship applications and all information must be postmarked and/or received by February 1, 2017.  Download the guidelines and scholarship packet at www.bhitm.org.


Complete and Mail to:
James (Coach) Day College Scholarship
Attn: Yvonne D. Smith
Bob Hayes Invitational Track Meet, Inc.
1805 N. Myrtle Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32209

Form Swift Start Up Scholarship

$1,000 Scholarship: Create a business plan https://formswift.com/startup-scholarship

Pets in the City Scholarship

Pets in the City Scholarship

Scholarship:
Criteria: Applicants must be attending college by the Fall 2017 semester. The Scholarship will be judged on merit and need. Academic achievements as well as any leadership experiences will be taken in to account.
Deadline: July 31, 2017
Award Amount: $500
Application: Only online applications will be accepted. The application can be found toward the bottom of the page at:http://petsinthecitystpete.com/#scholarship-application

Students interested in going into Engineering, scholarship opportunity:

The scholarship is a four-year, $2,500 scholarship, and it also includes guaranteed internship for the student as a rising junior. In addition, it will provide opportunities for great exposure within the company, which could possibly lead to a second internship or a permanent position.

Complete the application online at https://aim.applyists.net/RYAM/
For questions about the application process, students may contact International Scholarship and Tuition Services (ISTS) at 855-670-ISTS. For information concerning program details, please contact me at tamekia.powell@rayonieram.com or 912-427-5144

Andrew Flusche Scholarship

Andrew Flusche Scholarship

https://www.andrewflusche.com/scholarship/

Scholarship: Create a PSA for texting and driving
Deadline: November 30th