A scholarship is aid awarded to students usually on the basis of academic merit, need, or exceptional talent at Broward Community College, you must be enrolled in at least half time (6 - 8 credits) to be eligible for most institutional and most Foundation Scholarships.

Remember to fill in Broward Community College (school code 001500) as 'college of choice' on your FAFSA to be eligible for all possible financial awards!

                                                  

The Women’s Council of Commerce (WCC) of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce is offering a scholarship in support of women who are enhancing their career/skills to improve their marketability for employment or to become business owners.

We encourage all eligible women to apply for the WCC Scholarship by completing the attached application. Applicants must meet the following guidelines.

• • Women returning to the workforce and /or seeking to enhance workforce marketability
  • Current student status in a trade or academic institution
  • Citizen of the U.S.A. (Place of birth) or Legal Resident
  • Broward County Resident must provide documents showing your residency
  • Current transcripts from a Broward County Educational institution
  • Current GPA and transcripts
  • Three (3) letters of recommendations (professional/educational)
  • A 500-word essay summarizing your aspirations
  • Copy of current Income Tax Return. (Required to demonstrate financial need.)

Note: Students who participate in employer reimbursement programs through their employer are not eligible.

All applications must be completed and post-marked no later than midnight May 15, 2008.

Mail applications to:
Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Women's Council of Commerce
Attn: Carolyn Michaels
512 NE 3rd Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33301

If you have questions concerning the application process, please call (954) 462-6000 ext. 8759.

Application Deadline: March 15th, 2008- May 15, 2008       Total Scholarship Funds: $1 million

HCF Applications CANNOT be completed last minute. Recommenders need at least 2 weeks warning to write a thorough and useful letter and transcripts usually take 2-3 weeks for a school to process and mail.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico

Must be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the upcoming academic year

Must be (or plan to be) enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student for the upcoming academic year 2008-2009

Must have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Student must demonstrate financial need

Required Documents:

Official transcript

Proof of family income

Essay - Submitted online

Letter of Recommendation

Resume - Submitted online

Financial Aid verification (if chosen as semi finalist only) - Submitted online by your financial aid counselor by June 30th

The SallieMae Fund announced that its scholarship application season is now open and invites students attending college in the fall to apply for more than $2 million in scholarships it will award for the 2008-2009 school year.

With deadlines ranging from Feb. 2 to May 31, these scholarships include:

These scholarships are through SallieMae  please access the SallieMae link which will take you to the application page.

American Dream" Scholarship Program: The American Dream program was developed in partnership with the United Negro College Fund and offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to African-American students with demonstrated financial need. (Deadline: CLOSED)

"First in My Family" Scholarship Program: This program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college and have financial need. (Deadline: CLOSED)

"Unmet Need" Scholarship Program: Open to families with a combined income of less than $30,000, Unmet Need scholarships provide a "last-dollar" resource when no other funds are available. (Deadline: May 31)

The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund: Created in response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, this program provides scholarship dollars to children of those who were killed or permanently disabled in the attacks. (Deadline: ongoing)

The SallieMae Fund also offers students tips for tapping into this free money for college:

• • • Apply for as many awards as you qualify for. Even small awards can be helpful in covering the cost of books.
      
      
    • Pay close attention to deadlines. Missing a deadline is a sure way to become disqualified
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    • Look for scholarships offered by a variety of sources, including companies, unions, foundations, community organizations, churches and more.
      
      
    • Tell family, friends, teachers and others in your community that you are looking for scholarships. They may know something you do not
      
      
    • Understand the conditions of an award—such as maintaining a specific GPA or participating on an athletic team.
      
      
    • Tap into free scholarship directories and searches offered by reputable educational organizations. Three such tools are available at www.salliemaefund.org, which provides a free searchable database of scholarships, as well as scholarships directories, especially for Latino and African-American students.
      
      
    • Watch for scholarship scams. You should never have to pay for scholarship advice or information.
      
      
    • If you receive a scholarship, be sure to write a thank-you note to the organization. You may want to reapply for the scholarship in the future so it is important to make a good impression.
      

The Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Florida Chapter, is privileged to offer an annual $5,000 scholarship to support the educational expenses of a Southeast Florida resident diagnosed with lupus.

The scholarship is in memory of Michael Jon Barlin, who died from complications of lupus at age twenty-four. He struggled with the debilitating effects of the disease for ten years, but during that time managed to obtain a BS degree with honors from the University of Miami.

General Guidelines

1. Applicant must provide proof of PRIMARY residency in one of the following counties (Brevard, Broward, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie) served by the Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Florida Chapter.

2. Applicant must already be attending college and provide confirmation of matriculation from the college.

3. Applicant must present a letter from his/her physician confirming a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus.

4. Applicant must be working toward a degree with a minimum of nine credits per semester and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

5. Applicant must submit a one page statement of how lupus has affected his/her college experience.

6. The scholarship will be made on an annual basis to one recipient. Previous recipients may not reapply.

7. The scholarship will be sent directly to the college or university and may be used for tuition, room and board, books and fees.

Additional information and applications

may be obtained by calling

Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Florida Chapter

(561) 279-8606

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

2008-2009

MINORITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP (MCCTS)*

Deadline for Application Materials to be received by the University (ies):

May 30, 2008

The Minority Community College Transfer Scholarship (MCCTS) is a competitive program, for qualified minority (Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander) Florida residents, which is awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit, both need/merit, and other select criteria. You must adhere to the following application guidelines in order to qualify for full consideration.

ALL STUDENTS: Need applicants and recipients must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average on all post secondary credits. Merit and need/merit applicants and recipients must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average on all post secondary credits.

In order to demonstrate financial need, all need and need/merit applicants must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form or a Renewal FAFSA, and mail it to the appropriate address as indicated on the FAFSA form. To receive full consideration, the FAFSA should be mailed no later than May 30, 2008.

INITIAL APPLICANTS MUST: Complete an A.A. or A.S. degree from an accredited Florida Community College between December 2007 and August 2008;

Participate in the College-Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST) program, or fulfill other CLAST related requirements;

Gain admission as a degree-seeking student into the junior year at a State University of Florida institution;

Comply with Selective Service System registration requirements (male applicants only);

Submit the following:

•A completed 2008-2009 application form;

MINORITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP (MCCTS) Application 2008 2009

•A current official (not a photocopy) transcript from your community college. (Note - If selected as a recipient, you must ensure that an official transcript - showing degree completed and date degree received - is on file with the appropriate contact person prior to award disbursement);

•A statement (no more than one double-spaced page) of your career goals, achievements, and activities;

•Three letters of reference addressing your academic success and potential;

•A completed 2009 FAFSA form (need and need/merit applicants only see above).

INFORMATION: Call or write the appropriate university representative: Dr. Bennie L .Osborne, Director at (305) 348-2785 or Ms. Chloe P. Nixon, Office Manager at (305) 348-1509.

Internship Program

The application period for expressing interest in this year's Internship Program runs from February - April 2008. The Internship Program provides opportunities for college students to map out career paths by gaining hands-on experience, skills and knowledge. The Bank of New York Mellon helps college students with their careers through academic, professional and leadership coaching. Through partnerships with educational institutions and community organizations, we strive to recruit, assess, hire, develop, and retain the best talent. The internship will expose you to the training, mentoring and networking opportunities you need to facilitate your transition from school to full-time employment.

For those students interested in our technical internships, the Software Engineering Internship Program is designed to provide qualified students the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on work experience in corporation's Information Technology Department.

What's in it for me?

As a participant in the Internship Program, you will work closely with a mentor who will assist you in navigating The Bank of New York Mellon corporate experience and culture. Your mentor will serve as a confidential and objective career advisor and personal and professional development coach.

What work will I perform?

The Bank of New York Mellon interns' responsibilities may include:

• Collecting and analyzing information, undertaking tasks according to project plans
• Researching/benchmarking analyses
• Developing technology-based solutions strategies
• Involvement in process mapping, statistical and qualitative analysis
• Research emerging statistical techniques in risk modeling

How do I qualify?

• Have a minimum 2.8 GPA
• Be enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or graduate degree program if you are in college
• Have strong problem-solving skills and leadership potential
• Be a team player and able to work independently
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a strong interest in financial services
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States

How do I express interest?

To express interest, please access "Job Postings/Express Interest in a Job". Upon accessing the link, select "Internships" in the Job Categories section to view the 2008 internships.

Two-Year College Scholarship

Students must:

• • Be nominated by the scholarship committee at your college.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Have demonstrated academic success (with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale).
  • Have completed some community service on campus or in the community within the previous 12 months as validated by your college nominator or be employed full or part-time. (Note: There is no minimum requirement for the community service component but students must have consistently been active in the community.) Please provide proof of full time or part-time employment or community service hours completed.
  • Be planning to enroll in at least two courses during the upcoming fall term at a two-year institution and plan to use the funds for education expenses at the two-year college/institution.
  • Not be a child or grandchild of Coca-Cola employee.

If you are nominated for this one time $1000 scholarship you will be notified via the e-mail address provided on the application.

Please return the completed application by May 21st , 2008 to the Student Financial Services office on campus or submit directly to:

Coca Cola Scholarship Application 2008-9

Sharlene Funchess
Student Financial Services
225 E Las Olas Blvd, Bldg 31, R 132
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33301 Tel: (954) 201-7620 Fax: (954) 201-7305

Private Scholarship Searches

There are many scholarship search services across the country that provide lists of scholarships to apply for funding.  Broward Community College does not endorse any of those firms. The scholarship search is strictly up to the individual student.  Here are some helpful links:

• Next Student
• FastWeb
• Scholarship experts
• Scholarbroke

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