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TRI State Educational Foundation Application

The Knowledge to Get to College <http://www.mississippi.edu The Mississippi Higher Education Initiative websites are a comprehensive guide to post-secondary education. The websites are designed to simplify the processes of preparing for, selecting, applying to, and paying for college. The websites provide information on the state universities, community and junior colleges, private schools and others institutions. Click on the College Knowledge Project for more information.

ACT National Test Dates 2010-2011

go to www.actstudent.org to register

Test Date

Deadline

Late Fee

September 11, 2010	August 6, 2010	August 7 – 20, 2010
October 23, 2010	September 17, 2010	September 18 – October 1, 2010
December 11, 2010	November 5, 2010	November 6 – 21, 2011
February 12, 2011	January 7, 2011	January 8 – 15, 2010
April 9, 2011	March 4, 2011	March 5 – 18, 2011
June 11, 2011	May 6, 2011	May 7 – 20, 2011

College Planning Websites:

Free search for additional scholarships: http://www.fastweb.com/
Mapping your future: http://www.mapping-your-future.org/ - Guides you through the financial aid process plus assists students with choosing a school and planning a career.
Visit http://www.edamerica.net/ to sign up for the free Kuder career assessment to help you plan for your education and occupation.
Student Aid Website provided by the Department of Education: http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/ . Guides you through the financial aid process

Grant-In-Aid	Glenn David Gray Memorial Scholarship
Grant in Aid Scholarship, administered by the Corinth Junior Auxiliary, is available to students in Alcorn County who demonstrate an avid interest in their education but are financially underprivileged. It is a one-time award of $750. Scholarship recipients may reapply each year.	The Glenn Davis Gray Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the Corinth Junior Auxiliary to residents of Alcorn County who intend to pursue studies in any medically related field. It is a one-time award of $1000. Scholarship recipients may reapply each year.

Outstanding Students of America - www.outstandingstudentofamerica.com

205-344-6322

Scholarships program available for high school seniors
Absolutely no fee associated with this scholarship
Scholarships payable to the college of the students' choice
Deadline is a postmarked deadline of 10/10 of each year
See FAQ on website for more information
Scholarship applications may be copied from website
Underclassmen may apply for OSA Award

Coca-Cola Scholars Program - www.coca-colascholars.org - applications must be received by October 31. They are awarding $3 million a year in scholarships to 250 deserving students.

Kiwanis Club - Leon Frazier Memorial Scholarship - Deadline to return application is March 4.

Owen B. Whitehurst Memorial Scholarship - Return application to Mrs. Lyles no later than March 11.

Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program Application - Deadline March 31- Application can be downloaded from www.mde.k12.ms.us/scholarship/scholdev.html

Corinth Civitan's Roscoe Turner Memorial Scholarship - Scholarship is based on academic ability indicators, leadership potential, outstanding character and personal qualities. Deadline is April 1

The Alliance Agricultural Scholarships - Four $500 scholarships awarded each year for students pursuing an agricultural career. Applications must be received by April 30. (See Mrs. Lyles)

Mississippi Scholars - must turn in to Mrs. Lyles by spring break documentation of 20 hours of community service and 95% school attendance fore the year plus have taken the required classes.

Best Buy Scholarship Program - www.bestbuy.com/scholarsips or www.at15.com deadline February 15

Economic Need - www.usafunds.org/scholarship to apply for $1500. Must have economic need. Deadline February 12

Money for College - www.legion.org/needalift

Scholarship Opportunities

KHS Scholarships:

L.C. Follin Memorial Scholarship - $250, Male senior with good leadership skills and citizenship, Member of KHS Football team and/or FFA member, College-bound student, Must participate in two or more school activities, B average - Deadline April 24
Ginger Thrasher Memorial Scholarship - $300, College-bound student with medical career objective, B average, 250 word essay on career objectives, Deadline April 24
Christopher Jerry Seago Memorial Scholarship - $300, College-bound senior, participate in two or more activities (preferably athletics), 200 word essay on how scholarship will be used to meet college and career goal, Deadline April 24
Kim Green Educational Scholarship - Major in education, write an 250 word essay entitled "Why I am Pursuing a Degree in the Field of Education." Deadline March 7. Application

Northeast Mississippi Community College:

ACT Performance - 30+ $8,612.00, 24-29 ACT - $3,660.00, 22-23 ACT - $1,830.00
Academic Achievement - Valedictorian/Salutatorian $3,660.00, Grade Point Average/ACT $800.00
Career/Technical Incentive - Special Career Incentive $3,660.00, Career Incentive $1,830.00
Activity Leadership - $200.00

North Mississippi Mayors Association College Scholarship - application deadline is January 3

For more information contact Three Rivers Planning and Development District at 662-489-2415 (see Mrs. Lyles for application)

Info You Need to Know:

Mississippi Tuition Assistance Grant (MTAG). It is worth $500 per year for freshmen and sophomores and $1,000 per year for juniors and seniors who are Mississippi residents. Entering freshmen must have a minimum ACT score of 15 and a 2.5 GPA. Apply online after January 1 at www.mississippi.edu
Mississippi Eminent Scholar’s Grant (MESG). A grant of $2,500 per year is available to MS residents who are entering freshmen and who achieve an ACT score of 29 or better and a 3.5 GPA. Apply online after January 1 at www.mississippi.edu
www.pin.ed.gov You’ll need a PIN number to file your FAFSA on the Web.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Packet will be available in counselor’s office in middle January or online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ 1-800-433-3243. You should complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1. Push your parents to complete their income tax returns ASAP! This information is needed to fill out your FAFSA.
Placement testing at NEMCC: Core requirements for NEMCC English and Math courses. When new students are admitted to the college, their ACT scores are reviewed to determine if specific academic skills need to be improved. Students with ACT English and Reading sub scores less than 15 are required to complete the "WritePlacer" test provided by Accuplacer. Students who score 7 or below on the WritePlacer will be registered for ENG 1103 Intro to Composition. Completion of this course with a passing grade will qualify the student for entry in ENG 1113 English Comp. I. Students with ACT Math sub scores of less than 19 may be in need of instruction to enhance their mathematical skills. NEMCC uses the Accuplacer Elementary Algebra test to accurately place students win the correct level of mathematics.
Dual Admission at NEMCC - High school students who desire to complete college classes while maintaining their status as high school students may gain Dual Admission status by submitting:
                        1. completed NEMCC admission

                        2. High school transcript with minimum 14 credits with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

                        3. Unconditional letter of recommendation from principal and or counselor.
NEMCC - Reading 1103 is now required for students scoring a 14 or below on the ACT Reading Section. Contact dcbullard@nemcc.edu or 662-720-7325 for more information.