ANNOUNCEMENTS

 2013 SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION!
APPLICATION AND ALL SUMMER SESSION INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT THE WEBSITE:
http://virtualacademy.stpsb.org
Session 1: June 3-28 Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, MAY 15, 2013

Session 2: July 1-26
Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, June 12, 2013
FRIDAY TESTING SITES: SLIDELL HIGH AND LAKESHORE



Louisiana Youth Seminar
LYS is a weeklong leadership camp help on the campus of LSU during the third week in July. During LYSm students fo through a series of skill building excercises focused on leadership skills. Visit Mrs. Anderson to get an application form,
 

Xavier is holding their BP STEM summer courses. Students have the opportunity to learn algebra, chemistry and biology concepts in a college classroom. For more information visit Mrs. Anderson.

Louisiana College Goal Sunday
Louisiana College Goal Sunday is a FREE event that will help you melt away the tedious process of filling out the FAFSA in order to obtan financial aid. FREE on site assistance from college financial aid professionals will be provided.

The St. Tammany Parish School System, in conjunction with the Ministerial Alliance of Greater St. Tammany and the Northshore Greeks are hosting a workshop entitled: What to do After Graduating High School.  Our target audience is minority high school students and their parents. It will be held on March 13, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Salmen High School.  During this time, we will offer 4 sessions and they are listed below.  If anyone has any questions, please let me know. 

LOSFA is pleased to announce the launch of Louisiana Connect, acomprehensive, college access & career planning resource just for you!Parents and students of 8th-12th grades, activate your FREE account on Louisiana Connect - your first choice for college and career access:www.louisianaconnect.org

 

The deadline for payment of the LSU Freshman Enrollment Deposit is May 1, 2013.To pay the Freshman Enrollment Deposit, log in t myLSU. Select "Student Services" from the menu list, then "Application Status". Refund requests made prior to May 1 will be granted at 50%.  Refunds will not be granted after May 1. Waivers are available to students meeting the eligibility requirements.  To view eligibility requirements, log in to myLSU. The Freshman Enrollment Deposit is separate from the Spring Invitational or Freshman Orientation Programs.  All admitted students must register for one of the orientation programs. 
ACT and SAT News

  • The registration deadline for the February 9th ACT is January 11.
  • The registration deadline for the April 13 ACT is March 8.
Upcoming Scholarships
  

A&F Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is open to all high school seniors. Students must write a 500-1000 word essay based on the following topic: What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you? 
http://www.abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.htm

Ask Lela Scholarship
Write a 500 word essay or make a 1-3 minute video discussing your college gameplan and you could win $1,500. for more information visit. www.GoFAAM.com.

B. Davis Scholarship
This $1,000 scholarship is open to all high school seniors. To apply, discuss, in less than 1000 words, what you would consider to be the most important issue that society has to deal with in the next 10 or 20 years? Why do you think this issue so important?
http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm


BigSun Scholarship
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. The application is due June 21.
http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

Business Women's Network Scholarship
Two $1000 scholarhsips will be awarded to a female student made payable to the school of their choice for the 2013-2014 school year. Scholarships are open to any female, no matter of your age, residing in Eastern St. Tammany Parish who will attend either a 4 year college/university or a 2 year cotech/junior college. For more information please visit the guidance office.

St. Tammany Cancer Fund College Scholarship Program
STCF is a local non-profit organization that provides funding in the form of college scholarships to students that have been diagnosed with cancer, residding in St. Tammany Parish that meet the ACS/STCF criteria. Elgibile students may receive up to $4,000 each year. For more information go to http://www.sttammanycancerfund.org/index.html

Capital One Bank Investing For Good Scholarship
This scholarship is for students attending a Louisiana State University. Students must submit an application by April 1. Pick up your application today in the guidance office. 

Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation
The Chris Duhon Stand Tall Foundation Scholarship is administered by an established committee selected by Chris Duhon and the Stand Tall Foundation. The committee will review the applications to determine the recipient(s) based on outstanding academics, leadership skills and their commitment to the community. The committee will consider the grade point average, community involvement, personal character and ambitious purpose of each applicant. To apply, visit http://www.chrisduhonstandtall.org/what-we-do/education/current-scholarship.html

Dollars and $ense
http://www.100blackmenbr.org/

The East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
The East St. Tammany Chamber will award three scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to East St. Tammany public and private school students. Recipients are selected based on their academic record, ACT/SAT results, extracurricular activites, community involvement, leadership roles, finiancial need, work excperience and outside appraisal for the entire four years. Applications are available in the guidance office.

The Harvey L Foster Foundation for Science Education\
The HLFF Scholarship provides up to an $8,000 to any students attending an American university and majoring in a science related field. The complete application and all required documentation must be received by January 31. The application can be found at www.theharveylfosterfoundation.com.


High Five Scholarship
Do you need to find more scholarships? Do you want to raise your test scores? Visit  for more information
http://www.highfivescholarships.com/

Horatio Alger Scholarship
To qualify for the Horatio Alger scholarship you must be a resident of and attend high school ain the State of Louisisana, enrolled full time as a high school student in Louisiana and taking courses in the spring semester, must pursue a bachelor's degree at an accredited public or private instituition in Louisiana, be in critical financial need, be involved in co-curricular and community activites and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. Visit www.horatioalger.org/scholarships to apply.

JAS Scholarship
The Junior Auxiliary of Slidell is giving a scholarship to two Salmen High School students. For more information or an application contact Mrs. Anderson.

Keller Williams Scholarship
The Keller Williams Scholarship is a scholarship given to one Salmen student. The scholarship is based on financial need and academic excellence. For more information please visit Mrs. Anderson.

The Leonard P. Monetleone, Jr. Scholarship Award
Students are elegible for this scholarship if they will graduate from a St. Tammany Parish high school, they have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher and are attending any state-funded college or university in Louisiana.

Le Sanctuary Book Club Scholarship
The Le Sanctuary Book Club is offering a $500 scholarship to a female that has a 3.0 GPA or higher and has already been accepted to a university or college. For more information, visit the guidance office or www.lesanctary.org

Military Family Scholarships
Army: www.goarmy.com/rotc
Airforce: www.afrotc.com
Navy: www.nrotc.navy.mil
Vietnam Veterans: www.vva.org/scholarship.html
Veterans: www.amvets.org/volunteers/scholarship.aspx

P.E.O Scholarship
http://www.peointernational.org/

Salmen High PTSA Scholarship
This scholarship of $500 will be awarded to two Salmen students. More more information contact Mrs. Anderson or Mrs. Lyons

Slidell Women's Petroleum Club
If you are a female interested in majoring in a petroleum related field this scholarship is right for you. Pick up an application today in the guidance office.
  
Washington St. Tammany Electric
All applicants are placed into a hat and the name drawn is awarded $1000. For more infromation on how to apply, visit Mrs. Anderson.

William Pitcher Scholarship
The William Pitcer Scholarship is given to a student that is attending LSU, that is a St. Tammany Parish citizen, and have a 2.0 GPA or higher. Applications must be submitted by April 1st. Pick up yours today in the guidance office.

Zeta Amicae Excellence Scholarship Award APplication
Applicatnts must have senior status at his/her respective high schools, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, reccomendation letter from a teacher, counselor, mentor or community leader, list extracurricular activities, submit an official transcript and ACT scores.

LA Rusual Water Association Scholarship Application
This scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a career in the water or wastewater career field. More importantly they must reside on a water system that is a member of the LRWA. Applications can be found at www.lrwa.org.


 
College Fairs and College Information 



DELGADO Math Program
Delgado is offering College Algebra to student who have a sub-score of an 18 or abover in Math on the ACT. If they pass students will receive three credit hours who are accepted at any college in the UNiversity of Louisiana, Souther University, or Louisiana State University system. Visit Mrs. Anderson for more information
PROFILE Financial Aid Application

Seniors can learn more about and complete their PROFILE application at www.collegeboard.com. Schools such as Tulane and Xavier use the PROFILE application as well as some scholarship programs.


Selective Service
All males  must sign up for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Register at www.sss.gov.


 
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