Counselor's Corner
ACT Dates:
| TEST DATE | REGULAR DEADLINE |
|---|---|
| September 10, 2011 | August 12, 2011 |
| October 22, 2011 | September 16, 2011 |
| December 10, 2011 | November 4, 2011 |
| February 11, 2012 | January 13, 2012 |
| April 14, 2012 | March 9, 2012 |
| June 9, 2012 | May 4, 2012 |
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Buick Achievers Scholarship Program – www.buickachievers.com
Application deadline – February 29, 2912
Qualifications: Plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university.
Plan to major in a field of study that focuses on engineering,
technology, design or business, with an interest in the automotive
industry.
Twenty-five $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in Regions’ banking areas who will attend college this year. To enter, write a 500-word essay about an African American, past or present, who has inspired you. For more details and to enter, visit www.regions.com/ridingforward.
Best Buy Scholarship
Deadline – February 15, 2012
Students should see Miss Mitchell for an application for the following Scholarships:
McCool Scholarship
Information needed: Transcript, including ACT scores, one letter of recommendation on citizenship and leadership qualities from a school official or a local citizen from your county. (This letter is to be mailed directly to JA), and a 200 work or less essay, topic: “My Plans for the Future,” (Hopes, Dreams, Career) and include how this scholarship will benefit you financially. This essay is to be handwritten.
The Christopher L. Robinson/Stacy Coleman Memorial Scholarship
Complete application and attach an essay on the topic “What Patriotism Means to Me”. Essay should not exceed 500 words and should be typed in minimum font size 12.
Mississippi Resident Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG)
-Cumulative 2.5 GPA
-15 ACT or 720 SAT
-Full-time student at an eligible Mississippi institution
-Mississippi resident (one year)
Deadline Date: September 15
Mississippi Eminent Scholars Grant (MESG)
-Cumulative 3.5 GPA
-29 ACT or 1280 SAT
-Full-time student at an eligible Mississippi institution
-Mississippi resident (one year)
Deadline Date: September 15
Higher Education Legislative Plan For Needy Students (HELP)
-Cumulative 2.5 GPA
-20 ACT
-Ability to demonstrate financial need
-Two-year average adjusted gross income of $36,000 or less
-Specific high school core curriculum
-Mississippi resident (two years)
-Full-time student at an eligible Mississippi institution
Deadline Date: March 31
Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen Scholarship Program (LAW/FIRE)
-Must be spouse or child of a fatally injured or totally disabled law officer/fireman
-Full-time student at an eligible Mississippi institution
-Mississippi resident
Deadline Date: Open