IMPORTANT FAFSA CHANGE
The US Dept. of Education has notified MHS that we will no longer receive bundles of printed FAFSA forms. Students must request a copy sent to their mail address by calling 1-800-433-3243. Allow 3-7 business days for your form to arrive.
Using the on-line form is preferred. It is faster and because of live help, applicants are less likely to make a mistake that slows down the process in back-and-forth "snail mail." The link is at the top of this page.
Mark your calendar and have your questions answered by an authority about filling out the FAFSA form. MHS will host a free Financial Aid workshop on Jan. 29 at 6:30 in the MHS cafeteria. Presenters will be a college financial aid officer and a representative from Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC), which adminsters the Tennessee Lottery scholarship program. The link for information about Tennessee scholarships, including the Hope and other lottery scholarships is at the top of this page.
ALL MALES must register with Selective Service to be
eligible to receive federal or state financial aid, including the Tenn. Lottery scholarships. The link is at the top of this page.
SCHOLARSHIPS
I will post current information at the top of this section as I receive it so that the most recent entries will be at the top.
FOURTEENTH POSTING (Apr. 1, 2008)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority--for "high-achieving
African American students." Applications are
in the Career Center. Application deadline by mail
is April 15, 2008, and must include a transcript.
THIRTEENTH POSTING (Mar. 11, 2008)
The Road Sweepstakes Scholarships--done by random
drawing. Submit information online at
www.53EducationLending.com/TheRoad. Sponsored
by Fifth Third Bank. Ten scholarships for
$530. Deadline is May 3, 2008.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity at the U. of Memphis--
Balanced Man Scholarship. Must exhibit the
"four pillars of the balanced man--scholarship,
athleticism, leadership,and gentlemanliness."
Deadline is May 20, 2008. Applications are on-
line @ http://www.sigep.org/scholarship/
request.asp. Applications do not obligate
recipients to join Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Japan-America Society of Tenn--offers the Mitsui
USA Scholarships in Tennessee. One $2500
scholarship for a senior graduating from
a high school in west Tennessee. Deadline is
May 1, 2008. Eligibility: academic merit,
written essay, personal or career interests
in multi-cultural and international affairs,
aptitude for foreign language study, and
involvement in community volunteer activities
or leadership roles. Applications are online
at www.jastn.com.
TWELFTH POSTING (Mar. 4, 2008)
Tenn. Technology Center at Covington-- scholar-
ship for Tipton County students. Must have a
2.5 GPA and complete an admission application.
Value is $1968.00 and may be used in combination
with other financial aid. Deadline is March 31.
Applications are in the Career Center.
Tenn. Technology Center at Covington DECA Scholar-
ship--same requirements, value, and deadline BUT
must have been in DECA in high school. See Mr.
Larry VanNeste for application.
Christian Brothers Univ.-- has two Edscholar
scholarships. Requirements: Tenn. resident,
3.25 or higher GPA after 7 semesters OR 23 ACT
composite, financial need, community volunteer or
school/community leadership, and 250 word essay.
Deadline is Mar. 21. Value is $7000 per year and
renewable for four years if maintain 2.5 GPA.
Applications are in the Career Center.
Tenn. State Univ.--Recruitment day on Mar. 16 in
Jackson, TN, at 3:00. Bring transcripts and proof
of ACT scores for scholarship consideration.
Students with 3.0 GPA and 19 on ACT are eligible for
scholarships. Students with 2.5 GPA qualify for
admission and may be eligible for financial
aid as well. Come to the Career Center for
the location and a form to mail.
ELEVENTH POSTING (Feb. 26, 2008
EDSCHOLAR--You must submit a separate application to
each school you apply to. Eligibility: Tenn.
resident, 3.25 GPA for 7 semesters or 23 on
ACT composite, financial need, community volunteer
or school leadership. No deadline given or amount.
Contact the college financial aid office where you
are applying.
TEACH grant--a new federal grant for people preparing
for teaching. ACT minimum of 23. Up to $4000 per
year with $16,000 total. Go to http://studentaid.
ed.gov and click on "TEACH grant" for details
about how to apply.
TENTH POSTING (Feb. 25, 2008)
STUDENT VIEW SCHOLARSHIPS-- $8000 worth of scholar-
ships to nine students. Done by random drawing
from students who have done a 15-20 minute
survey. Student Insights is a market research
firm that helps colleges and universities
communicate more effectively with prospective
students. Deadline to complete the survey is
April 22,2008. Go to www.studentinsights.com.
TENN. MARINE FAMILY FALLEN HEROES SCHOLARSHIP--
Must be used at an accredited Tenn. university or
trade school as a full-time student. Value is
$1000. Application deadline is Apr. 20, 2008.
Get details and print application at
www.tnmarinefamily.org.
NINTH POSTING (FEB. 15, 2008)
FIRST SOUTH CREDIT UNION-- for the University of
Memphis only. Eula Brown Memorial Scholarship
for $1000 towards tuition. Deadline is May 1,
2008. Criteria and application are on
www.firstsouth.com.
TENNESSEE TECH UNIV. AT COOKEVILLE--Appointed Man
Scholarship. Two for $500 each, one for academic
performance and one for athletic/personality
excellence. Given by Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
Contact phone numbers are in the Career Center.
No deadline given.
EIGHTH POSTING (Feb.11, 2008)
Celebrate Munford Scholarships--Due to Mr. Laxton by
April 1, 2008. There are 3 scholarships for $1500
each for MHS graduates in May 2008. Must be applied
toward tuition and may be used at college, community
college, trade or techology schools IN TENNESSEE.
Students must have a 3.0 GPA and a record of
volunteer activities in the community. Applications
may be printed off at www.munford.com, then click on
Celebrate Munford.
SEVENTH POSTING (Jan. 31, 2008)
Millington Kiwanis Club--$1000 scholarship toward
tuition, fees, dorms, books, or other college
expenses. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher,
and be accepted and enroll in an institution of
higher learning, which includes approved trade
schools, community colleges, or universities.
Applications are in Mrs. Smith's office. Return
to Mr. Laxton by April 15.
SIXTH POSTING (JAN. 30, 2008)
Middle Tenn. State Univ. Biology Dept.-- must be an
incoming freshman biology major. Scholarships from
$500 to $1500. Based on a competitive academic
exam over biological principles and concepts given
at MTSU on April 3, 2008. Must register by phone.
Get that number from Mrs. Smith. No fee for the
test.
Covington-Tipton County Junior Auxiliary--must be
majoring in child-related field beginning 2008.
Other considerations: student who does not already
have a full scholarship, student with a "good
GPA "(no number given), and a student who is
civic-minded and well-rounded. Mrs. Smith has
the applications. Due back Monday, March 17, 2008,
to Mr. Laxton. Scholarship is for $1000.
FIFTH POSTING
(Jan. 24, 2008)
Shelby Youth Sports--must have been properly registered
in SYS track, football, or cheerleading programs.
Applications are in the Career Center. Scholarships
range from $500 to $1000. Panel of judges is not
associated with Shelby Youth Sports. Deadline for
receipt along with a transcript is Mar. 21, 2008.
Bethel College Hendrix Scholarship Competition--on the
campus Feb. 15-16. Must be incoming freshman
with high school GPA 3.25 minimum and ACT 24 mini-
mum. Details and registration are in the Career
Center. Deadline to apply for competition is
Feb. 11, 2008.
FOURTH POSTING (JAN. 18, 2008)
Memphis Area Teachers Credit Union--Must be a member
or dependent of a member of the Teachers Credit
Union. Requirements: have a 3.0 GPA, graduated from
a SACS-accredited high school (MHS is), enter an
accredited teacher preparation program in summer
or fall of 2008. Deadline for receipt of all
documents is Jan 31, 2008. Application and
details are at www.matcu.com.
THIRD POSTING (Jan. 15,2008)
Cancer Care Center--Sorry for the short notice. I
received a phone call today about this. The info.
had gone to the wrong e-mail address. DEADLINE
IS FRIDAY, JAN. 18, 2008. Details and the
application are at www.cancercarecenter.org.
Criteria: a minimum of 19 on the ACT, at least
a 2.5 GPA, and attend an accredited college,
university or community college. Ignore the deadlne
given on the website. Jan. 18 is the correct
deadline.
Tipton Masonic Lodge-- must provide financial info.
Must have signatures from two teachers and the
principal confirming that you are of good
moral character, no school discipline problems,
and show interest in furthering your education.
Applications are in the Career Center. Deadline
to return to Career Center is Mar. 20.
SECOND POSTING (Jan. 10, 2008)
UTKnoxville Art Scholarship--application and details
are posted at http://art.utk.edu/scholarship.
Deadline is March 24, 2008.
UTKnoxville Nuclear Engineering--Must have completed
physics in high school. Applications are in the
Career Center. Additional information at
www.engr.utk.edu./nuclear.
UAW of Tenn.--offers four scholarships ranging
from $1,200 to $400 for the first year of
college. No restriction on major chosen or
college attended as long as it is accredited.
Must write a 300-500 word essay, "What Oranized
Labor Means to Me" with postmark by Apr. 11,2008.
Details are available in the Career Center.
Stan/Thelma Plumlee Scholarship--a four-year scholar-
ship for $1000 each semester. Criteria: must
live in a manufactured home, work in manufactured
home industry, or have a relative working in that
industry. Must have been accepted and attend a
Tenn. post-secondary school (public or private) or
an accredited trade school. Deadline : Mar. 17,
2008, for RECEIPT by committee. Applications
are in Career Center.
AXA Achievement-Community Scholarship--Info. and
and applications are posted at www.axa-achievement.
com. Deadline is Feb. 15, 2008.
Univ. of Missouri (Columbia)--scholarships from
College of Business are located at www.business.
missouri.edu. Click on Prospective Students, then
Undergraduate, and then Scholarships. Deadline
is March 1, 2008.
UTMartin Harold Conner Scholarship--ACT minimum is 21.
High school GPA, 3.25. Awards range from $500-
$3000. Committee will give special consideration
to students from under-represented campus
minorities and first-generation college students.
Applications are in Career Center.
SAMMY Scholarship--recognizes graduating seniors
with exceptional leadership, athletic, academic,
and community volunteer credentials. Students
may self-nominate at www.sammy.bodybymilk.com.
Winner gets $7500 college scholarship, a trip to
Orlando, and a chance to star in a "milk
mustache" ad in USA Today. Deadline is Mar. 7, 2008.
FIRST POSTING (JAN. 8, 2008)
Wal-Mart Foundation--Go to www.walmartfoundation.org.
Not available to Wal-Mart or Sam's Club associates
or the child or legal dependent of an associate.
Must apply on-line. Deadline is Jan. 14, 2008.
Value is $1000 for first year.
US Bank Internet Scholarship Program--$1000 scholar-
ships through random drawing. Apply at
usbank.com/studentbanking through February.
Tenn. PTA Teacher Training Scholarship--apply
on-line at www.tnpta.org. Must be received
by Mar. 1, 2008.
Paul O. Olson Memorial Scholarship--One $500
scholarship to MHS graduating senior. Must plan
a major in community service career field (fire-
fighters, law officers, nurses, EMTs, etc.)
Write an essay "Why I Should Receive This
Scholarship" and have a GPA of 2.5. Must show
involvement in school and church activities, and
show participation in volunteerism. Deadline
is March 1.
Deep South Region Scholarship-- Value is $1000.
Must attend an accredited college or university in
Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi,
or Louisiana and major in a garden or environmental
subject. Applications are in the College/Career
Center and must be RECEIVED by Feb. 1.
American Cancer Society Survivor Scholarship--
Must have had a cancer diagnosis by age 21. Must
have a GPA of 2.5. Must be accepted without
condition by an accredited two-or four-year
college or university and enroll as a full-time
student. Applications are in College/Career Center.
Must be received by Feb. 1, 2008.
Tenn. Assoc. of Conservation Districts--$500 scholar-
ship. Must major in Agriculture and pursue a
career in the field. Must be accepted at a Tenn.
college or university. Deadline is Feb. 5, 2008.
Oney J. & Adele H. Naifeh Scholarship--$1000 for first
year. Must be full time students in college.
Must attend a Tenn. college or university. Get
applications in the College/Career Center. Must
rank in the top 25% of graduating class. Deadline
is March 1, 2008.
Turner Dairies Inc.--$1000 scholarship to student
employees or children of employees of Turner
Dairies or employees of their wholesale
customers. Applications are in College/Career
Center. Deadline is March 1, 2008.
Tenn. Grocers and Convenience Store Association--
Some examples are Kroger and Sav-A-Lot as well
as regional offices for soft drinks, potato
chips, bread companies, etc. Available to
children of full-time employees of companies
that are members of TGCSA or to part-time student
employees of companies that are TGCSA members.
Aplications are in College/Career Center. Deadline
is Mar. 1, 2008.
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