Scholarship Opportunities

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Beginning September 15, 2008 seniors may enter the SunTrust Off To College Scholarship Sweepstakes for a chance to win $1,000. Visit www.offtocollege.info or www.suntrusteducation.com  for complete details.

The U.S. Junior Chamber International Senate is offering two scholarships (up to $1,500 each) to graduating seniors who are residents of Florida. Application deadline is January 11, 2009. See Guidance for details.

•Attention Seniors:
The AXA Achievement Scholarship now has their scholarship application on line. The deadline is December 15, 2008.
www.axa-achievement.com

The Service Scholar Program at Florida State University is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 school year. Benefits include an annual $2,400 scholarship at FSU. Complete applications must be postmarked by January 16, 2009. Any senior committed to community service should see guidance for additional details.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships (from $1,000 to $15,000) to the winners of the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship competition. High school seniors must be U.S. citizens and will be judged on "financial need, leadership, and scholarship." Applications must be submitted by January 9, 2009. See guidance for details.

The KFC Colonel's Scholars Program is awarding up to $5,000 per year to seniors who demonstrate financial need. Students must be U.S. citizens with a GPA of 2.75 or higher planning to pursue a bachelor's degree from a Florida school. Online applications will be available from 12-01-08 through 02-10-09 at www.kfcscholars.org  Students also need to fill out a FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov  in order to be eligible. Please see guidance for details.

Deltapine Cotton is awarding nine $1,000 scholarships to students whose essays best express "My Future in Cotton." Deadline for applications and essays is December 7, 2008. For complete details, visit www.myfutureincotton.com

The Ronald McDonald House Charities Scholarship Program is comprised of 4 individual scholarships. In addition to the RMHC Scholars Scholarship (which is open to all seniors), RMHC also offers scholarships specifically for Asian, African-American, and Hispanic seniors. Please visit www.rmhc.org for more details or see guidance for an application. Deadline is February 16, 2009.

FAEDS (Florida Association of Educational Data Systems) is awarding a
$3,000 scholarshipto selected students and teachers pursuing computer related educations.
Scholarship details and the website for an application form are included in the attached flyer.
** The application deadline is February 15, 2009.**
Applications must be submitted to the address listed below.

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Marsha Cole

FAEDS Scholarship Chairperson
Duval County Public Schools
4037 Boulevard Center Dr., 2nd Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904-348-5730

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