Helpful Tips for College Admissions

There are many helpful tip programs to assist students during the application process.  The site listed below has a live Webinar to assist students seeking admission into college.  Please take the time to review the Webinar and send some feedback about the event. 
Here is the link!

http://collegeshortcuts.com/dreamcollege/?utm_campaign=Webinar&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=C03&utm_content=Mobile

25 SCHOLARSHIPS TO APPLY TO BEFORE THE END OF SUMMER:

Summer Scholarships

Here is a list of 25 scholarships to apply to before the end of summer. Some deadlines are as late as July 31st. 

https://bruceleefoundation.org/scholarships/

Scholarships with June Deadlines

Good evening Antioch,
Listed below is a link for the scholarships with June deadlines.  Please take advantage of these wonderful opportunities.  Please leave me a comment if these offerings are helpful.

Scholarships with June Deadlines:

https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2015/06/01/scholarships-with-july-2015-deadlines/

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-june

New Scholarships for April and May 2017

Ford Blue Oval Scholarship
https://tmcf.org/our-scholarships/current-scholarships/tmcf-ford-blue-oval-scholarship/8288

Exelon Foundation Scholarships
https://tmcf.org/our-scholarships/current-scholarships/tmcf-exelon-foundation-scholarship/11570

Wyndham Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
https://tmcf.org/our-scholarships/current-scholarships/tmcf-wyndham-worldwide-scholarship/11551



Scholarships with May 2017 Deadlines
https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/03/24/scholarships-with-may-2016-deadlines/

Listing of the top 20 2017 African-American, Minority and Diversity Summer Internship Programs

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#1 – The NBA Internship Program offers college students an exciting opportunity to use their skills and classroom learning within a national sports environment. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/nba-internship-program.html

#2 – The NASCAR Diversity Internship Program is a 10-week, full-time, paid summer work opportunity for deserving students with an interest in the NASCAR industry. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/03/nascar-diversity-internship-program.html

#3 – Black Enterprise Internships are designed to provide real-life work experiences for college students interested in a career in the media industry. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/black-enterprise-internships.html

#4 – The NCAA Ethnic Minority and Women’s Internship offers an opportunity for a minority, female college student to be chosen for a unique two-year internship program. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/ncaa-ethnic-minority-and-womens.html

#5 – The Minority Access Internship Program offers spring, summer and fall internships for college sophomores, juniors, seniors, graduates and professionals. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/05/minority-access-internship-program.html

#6 – Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Internships are available for college students pursuing undergraduate associates or bachelors degrees. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/09/congressional-black-caucus-foundation.html

#7 – Explore Microsoft Internship Program is for current college undergraduate minority students pursuing a degree in computer science or software engineering. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/04/Explore-Microsoft-Internship-Program.html

#8 – BET Networks Internships provides paid internships for both undergraduate and graduate college students at five different locations.
Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/09/bet-networks-internships.html

#9 – The UNCF/NAACP Gateway to Leadership Internship Program is a 10-week paid summer internship for undergraduate students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/04/uncf-naacp-gateway-to-leadership-internship-program.html

#10 – Google Internships is rated No. 1 by Forbes as the best internship opportunity for college students interested in a career in software engineering. Google offers an open culture and rich learning experience as well as good pay. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/02/google-internships_15.html

#11 – The TV One Internship Program is open to full-time or part-time students attending an accredited college or university with an interest in a career in the media industry. TV One, one of the largest African American cable networks. Internships are offered to undergraduate college students in the Fall, Spring and Summer. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/09/tv-one-internship-program_12.html

#12 – Oracle offers a 8-week, paid internship for students who attend one of the 39-member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The internships help students to gain knowledge and experience in the field of technology. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2014/01/oracle-diversity-internships_95.html

#13 – The National Urban League Summer Internship Program offers internships to students who are interested in a career in the non-profit industry. The program provides an 8-week paid internship for college students in either New York City or Washington, D.C. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/04/national-urban-league-summer-internship_8.html

#14 – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) offers internships to minority students interested in pursuing a future career in journalism. Applicants selected for a 10-week internship will be offered positions in print, broadcast or online disciplines at selected news organizations across the country. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2016/11/nabj-internships.html

#15 – The Essence Communications Internship is a 9-week, paid internship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in a career in the media industry. Candidates must have a strong interest in issues among African American women.
Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/10/essence-communications-internship_73.html

#16 – The Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) offers a full-time summer work experience for college students pursuing a career in advertising. Eligible students must be Asian/Asian American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, Black/African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Multiracial or Multi-ethnic. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/05/multicultural-advertising-intern-program_5.html

#17 – Merck offers 9-11 week internships are available to college students in the areas of research & development, sales & marketing, information technology, human resources, communications, finance and legal, as well as internships in biology and chemistry. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/03/merck-internships_1.html

#18 – General Motors offers internships in the areas of communications, finance, information technology, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, health and safety. The internships offer a paid opportunity for students to receive a challenging work experience in the automotive industry. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/04/general-motors-internships_33.html

#19 – DELL Computers offers 10-12 week internships during the summer for undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of marketing and sales, finance and accounting, IT and more. Internships provide real-world experience for college students while they are still in school. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2014/01/dell-internships_9.html

#20 – PricewaterhouseCoopers offers more than 700 internships each year across 29 countries for college students majoring in accounting and finance. Students will work with highly skilled professionals and receive a realistic insight into the accounting and finance profession. Learn more at www.findinternships.com/2013/03/pricewaterhousecoopers-internships_67.html

To view more 2017 minority summer internships, visit:
www.findinternships.com/search/label/Minorities

Scholarships with April Deadlines Early College Admission Programs National College Fair

Scholarships with April Deadlines

https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarship-directory/deadline/deadline-in-april

https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/2016/02/26/scholarships-with-april-2016-deadlines/

Move on When Ready

Move On When Ready is a dual enrollment program for students in grades 9-12 who qualify to attend college early.  Students may enroll on a part-time or full-time basis as a MOWR student and take college courses. Students will receive high school and college credit simultaneously when attending and passing approved college classes.  You will find a link below.

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Documents/MOWR-Parent-Card-2016v3.1.pdf


eCore www.ecore.usg.edu

eCore is a collaborative program of the University System of Georgia (USG) established with the goal to make higher education more accessible within our state. eCore offers students the opportunity to complete undergraduate requirements in Core Areas A-E completely online via public colleges and universities within the University System.



Atlanta National College Fair

Sunday, March 19, 2017
12:30 p.m. - 4p.m.

Georgia International Convention Center
College Park, GA
Register before the fair at:  www.nacacfairs.org

Workshops will be available for students interested in 
Financial Aid -  nacacfairs.org/ncfstudent registration
Performing Arts - nacacfairs.org/pvastudentregistration
STEAM - nacacfairs.org/stemstudentregistration

Scholarship with December 2016 Deadlines

December Scholarships

SMART Scholarship
Sponsor: Department of Defense
Amount: Up to $38,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students pursing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM). Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application and must be willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD.

Staver Law Group National Scholarship
Sponsor: Staver Law Group P.C.
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students with at least a 3.0 GPA and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to personal injury lawyers.

Steven M. Sweat Annual College Scholarship Essay Competition
Sponsor: Law Offices of Steven M. Sweat
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently attending or planning on attending an accredited U.S. college or university in the near future. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to what they think could make our roads safer.

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance Scholarship
Sponsor: The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance
Amount: $4,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have battled cancer at any point in their lives (not limited to mesothelioma) or who have a parent, sibling, immediate family member or close friend who has battled or is currently fighting cancer. Applicant must be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year university, community college or junior college, or a graduate degree program.

Transfer Times Scholarship
Sponsor: Transfer Times
Amount: $6,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled at a two-year community college or technical college in Transfer Times distribution area (Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois). Applicant must fill out a short form.

TRUE|U Student Scholarship
Sponsor: TRUEGRID
Amount: Up to $2,500
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are currently enrolled in college and studying environmental health, natural, physical, social or life sciences, sustainability, agriculture, engineering, architecture, or business.

Undergraduate Engineering Scholarships
Sponsor: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineerings (ASHRAE)
Amount: Up to $10,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to full-time students enrolled in an accredited undergraduate engineering or engineering technology program recognized by ASHRAE. There are multiple scholarships available, including scholarships for high school seniors and university-specific scholarships.

Upgraded Points Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: UpgradedPoints.com
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in an accredited American two or four-year university or college. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to travel and culture.

USBC Youth Scholarships
Sponsor: U.S. Bowling Congress
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarships are open to students who are members of USBC and active bowlers. Multiple scholarships available with different eligibility requirements – see website for details.

Well-Being Secrets Scholarships
Sponsor: Well-Being Secrets
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students attending accredited U.S. universities and colleges. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to living a healthier life.

eCommerce Entrepreneur Scholarship
Sponsor: Store Coach, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full or part-time at an accredited university during the 2016-2017 school year. Applicant must have plans to start an online business after (or during) their education.

Einstein Moving Academic Scholarship
Sponsor: Einstein Moving
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to academic achievement.

Eye Serum Scholarship
Sponsor: EyeSerum.com
Amount: $500
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled full or part-time in high school, college, university or a trade school. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the aging process.

Ghostek Scholarship
Sponsor: Ghostek
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current undergraduate and graduate students attending institutions in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to their future profession.

Giva Corporate Student Scholarship and Worldwide Community Ambassador Award
Sponsor: Giva, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current college and graduate students. Applicant must submit an essay answering two questions: “How will you use your talents and education to make the world a better place for future generations?” and “What are your career and personal goals and why?”

Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Google
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to women who are currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student. Student must be majoring in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field. Scholarship is open to students worldwide – check website for specific details.

Jump Ahead Scholarship
Sponsor: Trampolines.com
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate students in the United States. Applicant must be currently participating, or enrolled to participate in the following semester, in a gymnastics, cheerleading, or similiar athletic program at a college or university in the United States.

Ketamine Clinics of Los Angeles Scholarship
Sponsor: Ketamine Clinics of Los Angeles
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who are/will be enrolled in medical school or a degree program that leads to medical school.

Krist Law Firm, P.C. National Scholarship
Sponsor: The Krist Law Firm, P.C.
Amount: $10,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to an ethnical dilemma.

Law School Scholarship
Sponsor: Lamber & Goodnow Injury Law Team
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students either applying to law school for enrollment the following year or students currently enrolled in law school and will continue to be enrolled in law school through the following academic year.

Barbara Lotze Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)
Amount: Up to $2,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to undergradaute students enrolled, or planning to enroll, in physics teacher preparation curricula and high school seniors entering such programs.

BMW of Freeport Scholarship
Sponsor: BMW of Freeport
Amount: $500
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and college freshmen in the United States who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must submit an essay on where they think the automobile industry is headed to in ten years.

Bookoo Scholarship
Sponsor: Bookoo, Inc.
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students attending an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit an application and answer questions related to the applicant’s educational plans.

Bottar Leone Scholarship
Sponsor: Bottar Leone Attorneys
Amount: $2,500
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to high school graduates who are currently enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year or four-year university or community college in the United States with at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicant must have a documented physical or learning disability (students with ADD/ADHD alone are not eligible) and have demonstrated financial need.

Bruning Law Firm College Scholarship Essay Contest
Sponsor: The Bruning Law Firm
Amount: $500
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students in the United States. Applicant must submit an essay on what law or laws they would create to make the roads safer.

Burning Tree Academic Scholarship
Sponsor: Burning Tree
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current, full-time students enrolled in an accredited college in the United States with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0. Applicant must submit an essay on what influenced their decision to pursue university-level studies.

ChameleonJohn Annual USA University Student Scholarship
Sponsor: ChameleonJohn
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students in the United States who are struggling financially. Applicant must submit three personal essays answering given questions.

Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: PCB Solutions
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to current, full-time students at an accredited American university or college with a minimum GPA of at least 2.5. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to the global economy.

Citrix ShareFile Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs
Sponsor: Citrix ShareFile
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. university, trade school, or college. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to entrepreneurship.

College Scholarship
Sponsor: Lamber & Goodnow Injury Law Team
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarships are open to students enrolled at an accredited high school, college, or university with a 2.8 GPA or higher. Applicant must submit an essay on how they are driven to innovate.

ConsumerHealthDigest Scholastic Competition
Sponsor: ConsumerHealthDigest
Amount: $250
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Competition is open to college students at least 18 years of age. Applicant must submit a well-researched heath article, creative and innovative info graphic or video for different categories.

Corporate Housing Developer Scholarship
Sponsor: Manley Management LLC
Amount: $500
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to real estate investing.

#AlwaysForBeauty Scholarship
Sponsor: Always For Me
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to college freshmen, sophomores, and juniors in the United States who are legal residents of the United States or international students with valid visas. Applicant must share a photo on Instagram and answer a prompt on what beauty means to them.

1-800-HANSONS Scholarship Program
Sponsor: 1-800-HANSONS
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to technology.

10 Words or Less Scholarship
Sponsor: StudentScholarship.org
Amount: $500
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2017. Applicant must share in 10 words or less why they deserve the scholarship.

A.E. Robert Friedman PDCA Scholarship
Sponsor: Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current college students who are no more than 26 years of age. Applicant must be nominated by an active PDCA member in good standing. There is no major requirement. Selection will be based on character, financial need, letters of recommendation, and an essay.

After Car Accidents Scholarship
Sponsor: After Car Accidents
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. law school or will be applying to law school for enrollment in the following academic year. Applicant must submit an essay on what impact they would like to have as a future attorney.

Amelia Earhart Memorial Academic Scholarship
Sponsor: The Ninety-Nines, Inc.
Amount: $5,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to women who are currently enrolled in an aviation or aerospace degree.

American Classic Homes Scholarship
Sponsor: American Classic Homes
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to legal residents of the United States who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors and are between the ages of 16 and 22 years of age. International students with valid visas are also eligible. Applicant must post an image and 200 worlds or less with the hashtag #WhatHomeMeansToMe

American Indian Nurse Scholarship Program
Sponsor: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA)
Amount: $1,500
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to American Indian college students enrolled in a nursing or health education program.

Americanism Essay Contest
Sponsor: Fleet Reserve Association (FRA)
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Contest is open to students in grades seven through 12 (or equivalent). Applicant must be sponsored by a branch of the Fleet Reserve Association or a unit of the Ladies Auxiliary. Applicant must submit an essay on the theme, “What Memorial Day Means to Me.”

APhA Foundation Student Scholarship Programs
Sponsor: The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Foundation
Amount: Up to $1,500
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarships are open to Pharmacy students who have completed at least one academic year in the professional sequence of courses with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 in professional coursework during pharmacy school. Applicant must also be an active member in the APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP).

Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Ashley Soule Conroy Foundation
Amount: $3,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2016
Description: Scholarship is open to students currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a four-year college or university in the United States. Applicant must be planning to participate in full-time study abroad for at least one full semester outside of the United States.