JLV College CounselingScholarship Saturday – January 16, 2016
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Scholarship Saturday – January 9, 2016
The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.
Tips for a Great College Visit with Jessica Velasco
The college visit is very important during the college search process. The viewbooks and websites you see for the different colleges are all going to be beautiful and will show off the best that the institution has to offer. Making prospective students want to attend the institution is the purpose behind these marketing materials. Every college will look attractive and great in marketing materials, but will it be the best place for you? The only way to know is to visit the college, get a feel for the campus, and meeting people who are part of the campus community.
Last year I recorded a podcast with Lauren Gaggioli on the topic of college visits. As someone who planned and coordinated many college visits, events and tours during my time as an admissions officer, I understand how important a college visit can be during the college search process. During the podcast I talk about the importance of the college visit, the pros and cons of the different types of college visits, and some of the things you should look for while visiting a college.
Lauren Gaggioli owns and operates Higher Scores Test Prep and produces The College Checklist Podcast. Check out her website and podcast for more great tips on the college admissions process.
Do you have questions about visiting colleges? Let me know by leaving a comment below.
Scholarships with February 2016 deadlines
Scholarships closing dates have passed. Check out scholarships that are currently accepting applications and submissions here.
Attending college can be quite expensive for students and their families. Luckily, there are many college scholarships and contests available to help pay for a college education. Students should seek out and apply for scholarships in which they meet the eligibility requirements. Below are 100 college scholarships and contests with deadlines in February 2016.
Only brief information about each scholarship is listed. Therefore, students are encouraged to visit the scholarship websites to get further details about eligibility and requirements.
ASRT Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Foundation has approximately 70 scholarships available for the 2016-2017 academic year. Awards are available for all types of radiologic science students regardless of specific area of interest.
AXA Achievement Community Scholarship
Sponsor: AXA Foundation
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016 – They have closed the scholarship due to receiving their maximum number of scholarships. To be notified about the scholarship for next year, visit the scholarship list and you can sign up for their e-list
Description: Applicant must be a current high school senior who plans to enroll full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2016-2017 academic year. Applicant must demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities. APPLY EARLY – only the first 10,000 applications will be considered.
Bulkofficesupply.com Scholarship
Sponsor: Bulkofficesupply.com
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college Freshmen and Sophomores in the United States. Applicant must have an interest in teaching, Art or owning their own business.
CPF College Scholarships
Sponsor: Cleft Palate Foundation
Amount: $500
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Applicant must be a current college or graduate school student with craniofacial anomalies, such as a cleft palate and cleft lip.
eQuality Scholarship for High School Seniors
Sponsor: eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
Amount: Up to $12,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Applicant must be a resident of northern or central California and a current high school senior or college student. Applicant must have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community. Multiple scholarships are available.
ExploraVision Science Competition
Sponsor: Toshiba/NSTA
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Competition is open to students in grades K through 12. Students must work in groups of 2-4 and select a technology that is present in the home, school, and/or community and explore what the technology does, how it works, and how or why it was invented.
George M. Burditt/Betsy B. Woodward/Denise C. Rooney Scholarship
Sponsor: Association of Food and Drug Officials
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current college juniors who have demonstrated a desire to serve in a career in research, regulatory work, quality control, or teaching in an area related to some aspect of food, drugs, or consumer project safety.
Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel 2016 Scholarship for Law Students
Sponsor: Jachimowicz Pointer & Emanuel
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to law students planning on attending, accepted to attend, or currently attending an accredited law school in the United States.
Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award
Sponsor: From the Top
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Award is open to classical instrumentalists, vocalists, and composers between the ages of 8 and 18 who have not yet entered college during the 2015-2016 academic year.
John F. and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Fund for Art Education
Sponsor: National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 35 years old. Applicant must be pursuing a profession in the arts.
Naomi Winston Scholarship in Art
Sponsor: National Society of Arts and Letters
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit five (5) art works done within the past two years.
National FFA Scholarship
Sponsor: National FFA Organization Program
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship program is open to high school seniors and current college students who are under 23 years of age. Applicant must be a current FFA member.
National Garden Clubs College Scholarships
Sponsor: National Garden Clubs
Amount: $3,500
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Scholarships are open to current undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Agronomy, Agriculture Education, Floriculture, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Botany, Forestry, Wildlife Science, Plant Pathology/Science, City Planning, Habitat or Forest/Systems Ecology, Environmental Concerns, Land Management or other related or allied subjects.
NOADN Scholarship
Sponsor: Hurst Review Services
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to prelicensure Nursing students enrolled at a member ADN school.
NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) Grand Scholarship
Sponsor: National Rifle Association (NRA)
Amount: Up to $30,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current sophomore and juniors in high school with at least a 3.0 GPA. If selected, student will travel to Washington D.C. to attend the Youth Education Summit (expenses paid) to compete for the scholarships opportunities.
PanHellenic Scholarship Awards
Sponsor: PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation
Amount: Up to $10,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Applicant must be of Hellenic descent and enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited college or university in the United States.
PG&E Scholarships
Sponsor: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: To be eligible, student or parent/guardian must reside in PG&E territory. There are multiple scholarship with different requirements. See website for details.
Samahan (Filipino) Employee Resource Group Scholarship
Sponsor: Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Filipino Employees Association
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is opening to graduating high school seniors who reside in the PG&E service area and are planning to enter a community college or four-year college or university. Applicant must also have at least a 3.5 PGA and demonstrate participation and leadership in school and community.
Shirley Rabb Winston Scholarship in Voice
Sponsor: National Society of Arts and Letters
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. Applicant must submit a ten-minute vocal performance.
Significant Challenge College Scholarship
Sponsor: Richie’s Spirit Foundation
Amount: $3,500
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to legal U.S. citizens currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited high school who will graduate in the Spring of 2016. Applicant must have taken challenging courses throughout high school career and demonstrated strong leadership roles within the community.
Scholarship Saturday – January 2, 2016
The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.
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