College & Scholarship Tips

Did You Know? In response to the pandemic, some colleges and universities are temporarily waiving their application fees. The University of South Alabama is waiving its undergraduate admissions application fee until May 1. Also, due to the rescheduling of SAT/ACT testing dates, some schools are waiving their ACT/SAT test score requirements for admittance, including Auburn University at Montgomery and the University of Mobile.  Check with your preferred college or universities admissions office to see what relief options they are offering. Scholarships of the Week Danny Gutierrez Scholarship Award: Varies Eligibility: Students of Hispanic decent who's major field of study must be in Engineering/Technical, must be a US Citizen or permanent resident,  applicants must be accepted or attending an accredited college, university, or vocational/trade school at the time the scholarship is awarded; the NHCFAE Scholarship Selection Committee evaluates applicants on the multiple criteria. Deadline: May 1, 2020 Administered by: NHCFAE Apply! ATCA Scholarship Fund Award: Varies Eligibility: Awarded to aviation students and children of air traffic controllers. Basic eligibility includes: Applicant must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree, must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed before graduation, written essay, two references to provide letters of recommendation, official transcripts of all college coursework.  Deadline:  May 1, 2020 Administered by: Air Traffic Control Association  Apply! - Tips & Advice - 10 Tips for Finding Scholarships: Getting an early start on the scholarship search not only increases the number of options you have, it better prepares you for actually applying for scholarships. Scholarships often have a minimum GPA requirement, so getting an early start gives students an opportunity to work toward a higher GPA if necessary.  Here's are some tips for finding those scholarships! - Upcoming Events - Next Testing Date:  June 22, 2020 Late Registration Deadline: May 22, 2020 Click here to register!  Next Testing Date:  June 6, 2020 Late Registration Deadline: May 27, 2020 Click here to register! Troy University Virtual Open House April 23, 2020 Admissions staff from all TROY sites will be available to answer your questions Click here to register! Our mission is to help parents & teens navigate the path to reach their Potential! Please share us with your friends! Sincerely, The Potential Magazine Staff