UF Lombardi Scholarship Program deadline 1.31.2011

The University of Florida is proud to announce the tenth year of our Lombardi Scholarship Program and the second year ofour Stamps Scholar Program. Students selected for these awards exemplify a commitment to excellence, community service, and public responsibility. We are seeking your help to identify an outstanding senior from your school who is seeking admission to UF for fall or summer 2011. The postmark deadline for student application is January 31, 2011 (nomination forms are to be included in the applicant's packet). Note that admission decisions will not be made by this date, but the committee will take decisions into account when they become available February 11. For your convenience, you can fmd the application and nomination forms on our web site at http://www.honors.ufl.edu/lombardi/

National Scholarship - Submit by 3.1

STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDELINES

FOR CONTINENTAL SOCIETIES, INC. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Continental Societies, Incorporated is a national organization whose purpose is to promote the economic, educational and social welfare of underserved and disadvantaged children and youth; to enhance their recreational activities; and to promote additional experiences necessary for their optimal development.
The organization awards five Scholarships to deserving young people – one in each of the four regions of the Societies, and one National recipient. Applications MUST be TYPED and submitted to a Chapter Representative. Scholarships are awarded in June.

Applications should be submitted as follows:

ELIGIBILITY
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior attending college for the first time. Applicant must have applied to and been accepted by a four-year college or university.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Each applicant must submit an Essay (500 word minimum). The essay should include the following:

• Long Range and Short Term Goals (Review committee must be able to clearly identify specific goals.)
• Plans for Educational Support (financial, academic, etc.).
• Statement identifying why applicant should receive the scholarship.
• Costs from the accepting institution (Tuition, room & board, and fees).
• Personal Achievements including honors and awards (School, community, church and/or employment).

The applicants must have a personal interview with the local Chapter Scholarship Committee or President, and provide a picture suitable for publication.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

• Letter of Graduation Substantiation from school official (principal or counselor on institution letterhead)
• Copy of College Acceptance Letter
• Official High School Transcript (must have school’s official stamp or seal) or Letter of Substantiation (as above)
• Class Rank
• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• ACT/SAT Scores
• Three Letters of Reference (one each from School Personnel, Community and Church or Employer)
• List of Memberships and Affiliations, plus Honors and Awards

APPLICANT’S CHECKLIST and ENDORSEMENTS
Each applicant must complete and attach the Scholarship Application Checklist verifying all components
submitted. The reverse side of the application provides Continental Societies, Incorporated policy statements which must be initialed or signed as indicated, by the applicant.
GOOD LUCK!

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The National Committee will not accept applications directly. All applications should be submitted through the approved channels. No applications will be accepted after the MARCH 1st deadline date.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION BY MARCH 1st TO:
Continental Societies, Inc.
Greater Miami Chapter
ATTN: Scholarship Chairperson
P. O. Box 162238
Miami, FL 33116
Email: miacontinentals@bellsouth.net
Click here for application form.

Seniors - NBC6 Essay Contest - Deadline 11/14/10

NBC 6 is sponsoring a Homeroom Reformers Student Essay Contest through their NBC News Education Nation Initiative. Education Nation seeks to engage the public, through thoughtful dialogue, in pursuit of the shared goal of providing every American with an opportunity to pursue the best education in the world.

At the classroom level, senior high school students living in South Florida will have the opportunity to submit innovative, creative and compelling ideas to address education reform in their schools. The goal is to encourage and nurture an emerging generation of leaders and innovators to make a meaningful difference in our local schools.

The contest will reward one high school student from the tri-county community (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties) with a $5,000 grant to fund a local education program of their choice in the public high school they are attending. The contest period runs from September 26, 2010 through November 14, 2010, with announcement of the winner scheduled for December 15, 2010.