Thursday, September 12, 2019

Potential Scholarships

Below are a few scholarships listed on the Potential Website, be sure to check out the website for a full listing of scholarships and resources! https://www.potentialmagazine.com/category/scholarships/ 

1. Innovation in Education Scholarship: 

Award: $500

Eligibility: Applicant must be a current high school or college student; min. 3.0 GPA.

Deadline: September 20, 2019

Administered by: LA Tutors


Description

One way to showcase your creativity is to innovate either by solving a problem, by designing something that helps others solve problems, or by enhancing our relationship with whatever matters to us. Innovation is what brings our technical skills and our hopes together in unique ways.
It also provides opportunities for gaining real-working experience in a chosen field and gives students the chance to connect with adults outside their circle who might be able to help students get into their top choice college or get an internship. In the end, innovation makes people look at the bigger picture, which is the best preparation for college and for life.

Click here to learn more and apply!


2. The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship:
Award: $20,000
Eligibility: Applicant must be a current high school senior (Class of 2020)
Deadline: October 31, 2019
Administered by: Coca-Cola

Description

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 31st class in 2019, the Foundation has provided over 6,150 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $69 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
3. Create Real Impact Contest:
Award: up to $1,500
Eligibility: Applicant must be currently enrolled in a high school, college, university, or trade school; must be between the ages of 14 and 22.
Deadline: October 5, 2019
Administered by: Create Real Impact

Description

The Create Real Impact Contest gives you the opportunity to share creative solutions for preventing reckless and distracted driving while winning prizes for your efforts.
4. Olin E. Teague Scholarship:
Award: $4,000
Eligibility: Applicant must be a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in the aerospace fields.
Deadline: October 11, 2019
Administered by: National Space Club

Description

The National Space Club and Foundation offers a scholarship each year in memory of the Honorable Olin E. Teague, a Representative in Congress who aggressively supported our national space program, to encourage talented young people to pursue careers in aerospace fields. The scholarship, in the amount of $4,000.00, is awarded to a graduating high school senior at an accredited U.S. high school. The student must be a U.S. Citizen. This scholarship program is intended to encourage talented young people to pursue careers in aerospace fields.


BSCC Scholarship info January 15th Deadline

BSCC Scholarship info  January 15th Deadline

1.      Presidential:
a.       ACT – 27
b.      GPA – 3.75
c.       Covers Tuition and Fees
2.      Academic Excellence:
a.       ACT – 24
b.      GPA – 3.7
c.       $3,000 per year
3.      Academic Honors:
a.        ACT – 20
b.      GPA – 3.25
c.       $2,000 per year
4.      Career Tech Honors
a.       GPA – 2.0
b.      Must have a proven interest program (took program type course in High School)
c.       Up to $3,000 per year
5.      Ambassador:
a.       GPA – 3.0
b.      ACT – 20
c.       500 word essay
6.      Scholars’ Bowl:
a.       GPA – 3.0
b.      Be a high school Scholars Bowl Team Member
c.       $2,000 per year
7.      Performing Arts:
a.       GPA 3.0
b.      $1,200 to $2,400




Career Explorer Posts with Jeff State Culinary and UAB Hospital

Career Explorer Posts with Jeff State Culinary and UAB Hospital

What: Exploring program of the Boy Scouts of America, it’s our non-traditional program for young men and women ages 15-21 (the majority of our participants are high school students) that is designed to give students a hands-on, behind the scenes look at a career area they are interested in.

Who: Young men and women ages 15-21 

2 Upcoming Events:

  1. Kickoff for Culinary & Hospitality Explorers 2019 is September 17th at 4:30 p.m. at the Shelby-Hoover Campus! 
  2. Open House at UAB Highlands Hospital on Tuesday, September 17, 2019
    at 6:00 p.m., in the first floor media center, to learn what healthcare Exploring has to offer and to learn how you can join this group.
See below for more information. 








Wednesday, September 11, 2019

College & Scholarship Updates

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College & Scholarship Updates

Troy University:

·         Here is a link to the scholarship webpage for TROY: https://www.troy.edu/scholarships-costs-aid/scholarships/undergraduate-scholarships.html
**Students must apply and be accepted to TROY before scholarship applications can be completed.

University of North Alabama:
·         What: 2020 Excellence Scholarships- Scholarships begin at ACT 20/ SAT 1030
·         Deadline: February 3, 2020
·         To be considered for an Excellence Scholarship, a student must apply for admission to the University on or before 2/3/20. With all academic credentials (high school transcript and ACT/ SAT Scores) being on record, the student will automatically be considered.
**Fall Preview Day is November 2, 2019. After Preview Day, attend the UNA vs. Campbell football game. A one-year, full-tuition scholarship will be awarded during the 3rd quarter!  Register at https://www.una.edu/previewday/

Jacksonville State University:
·         JSU’s competitive scholarship period begins September 1, 2019 and closes on the deadline of February 1, 2020.
·         Find a list of all scholarships at this link: http://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/new-student-merit-based-scholarships.html
**Fall Preview Day on October 5, 2019 starting at 1:00 CT at Pete Mathews Coliseum. Whether you plan to stay for just a few hours or join us for the entire Gamecock Game Day, we can not wait to show you around! Register here: http://www.jsu.edu/admissions/preview-day/index.html


Monday, September 9, 2019

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Open House

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program Open House


You are invited to attend an Open House at the Bessemer Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol.  You will have the opportunity to see many of the activities in which we participate, including:  drones, aerospace, flight, cyber patriot, and emergency services.

WHERE: It will be held at the Bessemer Municipal Airport  

WHEN: September 16 at 6:30.

WHO: We offer programs for youth ages 12-20, teachers, and adults.

WHAT: Our cadet program includes training in leadership, character, physical fitness, emergency services, and aerospace.  All our cadets are able to receive free flights in a powered aircraft and a glider aircraft.

Our program for teachers gives free STEM kits to use in the classroom.  Teachers can also participate in our TOPFLIGHT program and receive a free flight in a Civil Air Patrol plane.

Adults can participate in emergency services, aerospace, and cadet programs.


Upcoming College & Career Visitors

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Upcoming College & Career Visitors at OGHS

  • 9/9-Monday: Faulkner University 
  • 9/10-Tuesday:Delta Technical College 
  • 9/13- Friday: University of Alabama
  • 9/23-Monday: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • 9/25- Wednesday: Navy 
  • 10/14- Monday: University of Montevallo
  • 10/28- Monday: Auburn University