Juniors - College Essay Workshop – Sign Up Now! ✍️

Sign up now to attend our College Essay Workshop on Thursday, May 29 in Room 26 (upstairs above the main office)! Space is limited, so don’t wait to register.

🗓️ Workshop Times:

• Period B7: 8:25 – 10:05
• Period B8: 10:10 – 12:25 (includes a working lunch)

https://forms.office.com/r/FsUm8NQj2u (Students must sign in to thier oneview account to access the form)

🍕 Snacks and water will be provided for all participants. Students in the second session will also enjoy pizza during the working lunch.

✏️ What to Bring:
Paper and a writing utensil. You’re welcome to bring your personal laptop if you prefer to type—a laptop cart will also be available. The workshop includes time to write, so come prepared to work on your essay!

📧 Confirmation Email:
You’ll receive an email on Wednesday with instructions on which period to report to Room 25. Be sure to check your DCPS email.

💡 Can’t attend?
Don’t worry — we’ll offer another essay workshop in early fall of senior year.

📂 Essay Planning Resources:
Check out the Junior Bootcamp channel in School Counseling Teams for additional planning tools and tips!

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Seniors and families!
Join us for our Virtual Spring Senior Night on Wednesday, 4/16 at 5:30 PM!
We’ll cover everything you need to know about graduation, cap and gown pickup, and senior updates.
The meeting link will be available on the DA main page.
See you there!

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Brian Schultz STEM Career Student Scholarship

FASFEPA is honored to be able to offer the Brian Schultz STEM Career Student Scholarship to graduating high school seniors planning to further their education in Technology or STEM based careers in trade/ technical education. Funding for this scholarship is made possible through the dedication of the FASFEPA members through their membership fees and from their commitment to quality education and building a brighter future for our educational system and youth.

Website link:  https://www.fasfepa.net/brian-schultz-scholarship.html

Targeted Audience:  Graduating high school seniors planning to further their education in Technology or STEM based careers in trade/ technical education

Amount:  $2500

Awarding Organization:  FASFEPA – Florida Association of Federal Education Program Administrators

Criteria:

• Be a senior who is on track to graduate in May/June of 2025 and planning to pursue a career in the area of technology/technical education;
• Be eligible under current USDA guidelines as free or reduced-priced meals or Approved CEP Direct   Certification for free or reduced lunch; and
• Provide a picture with the application to be used in an announcement and on the FASFEPA webpage. (.jpg or .png format).

Application Process: 

• Application Packet
• Completed Application - https://www.fasfepa.net/uploads/2/2/1/6/22162720/brian_schultz_student_scholarship_packet.pdf
• Scholarship Routing Form
• One-page typed narrative (300 words max) explaining why the student is applying for the scholarship, including all interests, leadership, and service activities within the community, and future goals
• Official copy of the high school transcript
• Three letters of recommendation
• One from principal or administrative designee at the school on school letterhead
• One from a faculty member
• One from a non-family member
• List of student organizations and activities (academic, civic, fine arts, athletic)
• Head shot in .jpg or .png format
• Return the completed scholarship packet no later than Friday, January 24, 2025, to Dr. Micheau, 1701 Prudential Drive, Federal Programs Office, 4th Floor, room 406.

Selection, Award and Notification Process:

• After the packet is returned, a district review committee will review and score the submitted packets.
• One packet will be submitted to the FASFEPA organization on behalf of Duval County.
• One scholarship will be awarded and announced by March 25, 2025.
• Winners will be posted to the FASFEPA website

 

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Opportunities posted on our School Counseling Teams page

Don’t forget! We regularly post scholarship opportunities and summer pre-college programs on the School Counseling Teams page for students. These are updated weekly, so please remind your student to check the page for new opportunities to help them prepare for their future.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the school counseling office. Thank you for staying involved and supporting your student’s success!

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 🌿 Attention Seniors! 🌿

Are you passionate about the environment, plants, or making a green impact on the world? 🌎 The Late Bloomers Garden Club Scholarship is here for you! 🌸

📚 Scholarship Details:

• 🏆 Award Amount: $1,500 to $2,500 (up to 3 recipients!)
• 📖 Eligibility:
  ✔️ GPA of 3.0 or higher
  ✔️ Commitment to pursuing a degree in environmental science, horticulture, botany, forestry, agriculture, landscape architecture, or related fields 🌱
  ✔️ Community Service involvement
  ✔️ Financial need
  ✔️ Three references (one from a science teacher)

🗓️ Interviews: February
🎉 Winners Announced: End of February

📩 Interested? Email Mrs. Anderson ASAP to get started!

This is your chance to grow your future 🌟 and make a positive impact on the environment. Don’t miss out! 🌳 #ScholarshipOpportunity #EnvironmentalScience #Horticulture #ScholarshipsForStudents #GreenFuture

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Spectrum Love Voulunteer Events

We are excited to announce our first few volunteer opportunities for 2025. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer. Spread the word to anyone you know that might be interested in community services hours. https://forms.gle/y6WKUxdvJnQ5T3P46 -- Thank you, Katheryn Hartigan President/Founder of Spectrum Love Inc. 904-451-8221 Spectrum Love Inc. website Spectrum Love Inc. Facebook page

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Pratt Summer Programs

 Scholarship applications close on February 1, 2025

Students should submit their application by 11:59PM ET to be considered for a partial or full ride scholarship for the 2025 Summer PreCollege Program.

"Pratt PreCollege helped me gauge both the level and amount of work I would have to produce in college. It gave me good insight into the college environment as well as experience with critique and grading." 

- Elli P., Summer 2024 Student, Animation + Foundation.

What do applicants need to apply? 

• $65 Application Fee*
• Personal Statement [2,500 characters or less] answering one of the following questions:
• What do you hope to achieve by participating in Pratt’s Summer Immersion Program, and how do you envision it impacting your future educational, artistic, and career goals?
• Discuss a challenge you faced. How did you overcome it, and what did you learn about yourself in the process?
• What do you believe are the most important qualities for an artist or designer to possess, and how do you embody these qualities?
• Recommendation [email address needed at time of application]
• 2 samples of work
• Letter of hardship (required for Needs Based Scholarships)
• Household financial information [optional]

Subscribe to our mailing list to receive a waiver code to share with your students. 
Questions? Email us at precollege@pratt.edu or schedule a 15-minute meeting with our team. 
Can’t wait until Summer? See what’s coming up this Spring
Winter Workshops - January 18, 2025($170 - $200)
Online Classes - Saturdays, January 25 - March 29, 2025 ($635.00 - $1,153.00)

Sincerely,
Von Hemert
hhemert@pratt.edu
Associate Director of PreCollege and Youth Programs

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 We are excited to share an incredible opportunity for high school seniors in your community: the Fidelity Scholars Program! This scholarship goes beyond financial support, providing mentorship, college success coaching, and career development to help students thrive in college and beyond.

 

Why It Matters:

This program is a transformative resource for students who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need, and the drive to succeed. With the application deadline fast approaching, your help in spreading the word can make a life-changing difference.

 

Who is Eligible:

Students must:

• Be high school seniors planning to enroll full-time in an in-state four-year college or university for 2025–2026.
• Be a historically under-resourced or underrepresented student.
• Have an unweighted GPA between 2.5 and 3.5.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Reside in eligible states: NC, TX, MA, FL, NJ, NM, DC, CO, RI, KY, OH

 

How to Apply:

 

• Apply and Learn More: UNCF.org/FidelityScholars
• Deadline to Apply: January 30, 2025
• Questions? Email: FidelityScholars@uncf.org

 

 

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 The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated would like to share our annual scholarship opportunities. There are six (6) categories available with applications links for high school seniors to apply online.

Performing and Visual Arts: https://form.jotform.com/243077073770155
Literary: https://form.jotform.com/243077530387157
Healthcare: https://form.jotform.com/243077697062161
STEM: https://form.jotform.com/243077306329154
Leadership: https://form.jotform.com/243077008735154
Academic: https://form.jotform.com/243077276902157

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 Dear District Federal Program Directors / Coordinators,

 

New this year, FASFEPA is honored to be able to offer the Brian Schultz STEM Career Student Scholarship to graduating high school seniors planning to further their education in Technology or STEM based careers in trade/ technical education. Funding for this scholarship is made possible through the dedication of the FASFEPA members through their membership fees and from their commitment to quality education and building a brighter future for our educational system and youth.

 

Below you will find the attached Scholarship Packet with information, application, routing form, and scoring criteria for the Brian Schultz STEM Career Scholarship.  One scholarship will be awarded this year. 

Student applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the scholarship:

·         Be a senior who is on track to graduate in May/June of 2025 and planning to pursue a career in the area of technology / technical education;
·         Be eligible under current USDA guidelines as free or reduced-priced meals or Approved CEP Direct   Certification for free or reduced lunch; and
·         Provide a picture with the application to be used in an announcement and on the FASFEPA webpage. (.jpg or .png format)

 

Please share this information with federal program offices, high school principals, guidance counselors, scholarship coordinators, migrant advocates, homeless liaisons, and others.

 

A Scholarship award announcement will be sent to both the recipient and district by March 25, 2024.

 

The scholarship award amount is $2,500 per recipient.

 

Here is a Timeline to help you:  2025 FASFEPA Scholarships Timeline (All)

 

 

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 Please see attached Arts Scholarships for students interested in attending Florida State College Of Jacksonville. You do not necessarily have to plan to major in the arts discipline, but agree to participate in the art on the college campus. Make sure to fully Read each of the documents in your art area of interest for all needed information. Email and contact numbers are listed to get clarification on questions you may have or for more information. 

*The Photography discipline does not have its own discipline contract so the attachment titled ‘2024-25 Talent Scholarship Application’ is used for Photography.

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