Zinch Scholarships

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William Caret University Summer Program

William Carey University offers summer courses beginning June 3.  Here are just a few of the classes offered in the summer:

* US History to 1865

* Public Speaking

* Web Page Design

* Introduction to the New Testament

* Field Biology

* Educational Psychology

* Graduate courses in the School of Education

Contact the Office of Admissions today for more information or to register: 1-800-962-5991

WMCAREY.EDU

Big Sun Athletic Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors and current college students. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be student athletes. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in.

http://www.cfisd.net/dept2/counseling/scholar_general/Big%20Sun%20Athletic%20Scholarship.pdf

Deadline: June  21
Average Award: $500

Breylan Communication Scholarship

This scholarship is for students between the ages of 16 and 21 who are currently attending or will be attending an institution of higher education in the fall of 2013. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must have a 2.5 GPA, have at least one full year of post-secondary studies remaining at the time of the award, and be US or Canadian citizens.

http://www.breylancommunications.com/

Deadline: Jun 30
Average Award: $1,000   
Awards Granted: 1

Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school, college, and graduate students and students planning to enter college. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must be attending or planning to attend an accredited US college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies and be US citizens or permanent residents. 

To apply for this scholarship, applicants must write an essay no longer than 500 words in length on a given topic related to cyberbullying. Selection is based on the written essay and focused on creativity, content, and a commitment to the cause of deleting cyberbullying.

http://www.deletecyberbullying.org/scholarship

Deadline: Jun 30
Average Award: $1,500
Awards Granted: 2

ACT Workshops at Holmes Community College

Holmes Community College – ACT Workshop

Holmes Community College- Ridgeland Campus offers ACT workshops throughout the school year.     Each workshop lasts about six hours and the fee includes the cost of review materials and lunch.  These workshops will provide information on general test-taking skills, offer a review and tips for success in each content area, and will expose the students to the type questions they will encounter on the actual test.  The workshops are limited to 30-35 students, and are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

For additional information and pre-registration forms, visit www.holmescc.edu and ask for their test coordinator.  

Tougaloo College Summer Workshops

Tougaloo College SLAM Summer Workshops Science-Language Arts-Math (SLAM) Workshops are offered at the Undergraduate Training and Education Center at Tougaloo College.  These workshops are for students in 9th, 10th and 11th grades.  Application Deadline is May 10, 2013.   For further information call: 601-977-7816 or 601-977-7820. SLAM I    -  9th Graders - July 8 - August 2 SLAM II   -  10th Graders - June 3 - 28 SLAM III  -  11th Graders - June 3 - 28

Mississippi College ACT Test Review

Mississippi College – ACT Test Review

Mississippi College offers four review classes in advance of each test date throughout the school year.    Each review class focuses on a different area – either test mechanics, grammar, math, or science.  The sessions are held on the Mississippi College campus.  Pre-registration is required for all review sessions.   Normally the first of the two weekend sessions is held two weeks in advance of the test date and the second session is one week prior to the test.   

To pre-register for these sessions or to find out the time and dates for upcoming sessions go to:
 www.mc.edu/offices/ce/test-reviews/  
or call:
 Judy Halbert at (601) 925-3265 or email halbert@mc.edu. 

FREE ACT Workshop at Millsaps College

Junior League of Jackson/ESF – ACT Workshops

The Junior League of Jackson, in conjunction with Educational Services Foundation will offer FREE ACT Workshops to Jackson area students.   These workshops will be about 4 hours in duration at Millsaps College.  Any student who would like to participate in any of these workshops should reserve a spot - a month in advance - by registering on-line.  Seating is limited so pre-registration is required.   (You should plan to arrive 15 minutes early on the morning of your workshop.)  

For more information or to register, visit the website at www.get2college.org or contact the  Educational Services Foundation office at (601) 321-5533.

"Launch Your Dreams" Scholarship Competition

This scholarship contest is for US veterans and their spouses and children. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must plan to enroll in continuing education and must be a legal resident of the United States. The qualifying veteran must have been honorably discharged. To apply for this scholarship contest, applicants must submit an essay on how receiving a scholarship would help them accomplish their dreams.

Deadline: May 31
Average Award: $2,500
Awards Granted: 1

B. Davis Scholarship

This scholarship is for all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered at any postsecondary institution. To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit an essay addressing the following prompt: "Discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue so important?"

Deadline: May 27
Average Award: $1,000
Awards Granted: 2