UF College of Journalism and Communications Scholarship
UF College of Journalism and Communications accepting undergraduate scholarship applications for the fall 2009 and spring 2010 semesters.
Awards are for undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in the
College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida.
The deadline for submitting an application is 5 p.m. March 16th, 2009.
(NOTE: This is a major change from previous years).
Copies can also be found in the Knight Division, 1080 Weimer Hall, Student Services Office, 1000 Weimer Hall, or online at www.jou.ufl.edu/knight
For more information or if you have any questions, contact
Charles Harris, Director, Knight Division for Scholarships, Career Services and Multicultural Affairs
University of Florida
College of Journalism and Communications
P.O. Box 118400, Gainesville FL, 32611.
Phone: (352) 392-0289
Email: charris@jou.ufl.edu
Fax: (352) 846-2484
Enlace Florida
The University of Florida Alliance together with Enlace Florida invite
you to participate in some exciting opportunities this year!
The MISSION of ENLACE FLORIDA is to promote college readiness, access,
and success for Latinos, African-Americans, and other underrepresented
students in Florida. A new partnership with the University of Florida
Alliance will now allow University of Florida students to participate in
events to sharpen your leadership skills.
You could also receive sponsorship to participate and present at a
National Conference in Ft Lauderdale where you could win a $1000
Scholarship. Enlace Florida also sponsors a trip to Tallahassee where
you will present your views to Florida Legislature.
If you are interested in participating in these exciting events and
developing your leadership skills contact Blair Handy in the UF Alliance
office at bhandy@coe.ufl.edu or by calling her at 392-0728 ext 312.
Enlace Website: <click here>
Alliance College Access Links
http://www.findtuition.com/index.php?rid=1
Search one of the largest FREE scholarship searches on the web! At FindTuition.com, you get fast, free access to one of the world's largest resources for finding college money. Search over 1.7 million scholarships and grants worth more than $7 billion.
http://www.castategearup.org/
GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate
Programs) was enacted as part of the 1998 Higher Education Act to give more low-income students the skills, encouragement, and preparation to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. GEAR UP grants have been awarded to 47 states and three territories. Program services are specifically designed to support the middle school reform effort in each State.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/quickstart.html
My College QuickStart™
If you took the PSAT/NMSQT on or after 2006, you have access to My College QuickStart, a free personalized college and career planning kit based on your test results.
To sign in, you'll need the access code printed on your PSAT/NMSQT paper score report. If you do not already have a College Board account, you'll be prompted to create one. It typically takes less than two minutes to create your FREE account.
My College QuickStart includes these features:
- My Online Score Report – An enhanced score report that allows you to review each test question, your answer, and the correct answer with answer explanations.
- My SAT Study Plan – A customized SAT study plan based on your PSAT/NMSQT test performance, highlighting skills for review and practice.
- My College Matches – A starter list of colleges based on the your home state and indicated choice of major.
- My Major & Career Matches – Personalized lists of majors and careers plus access to a personality assessment that suggests other compatible possibilities.
http://www.latinocollegedollars.org/
An overwhelming majority of Latino families value a college education, yet they perceive the cost of higher education to be prohibitive.
Many families are not aware that scholarships and grants- free money – are available to Latino students, and every year thousands of dollars go unclaimed!
This up-to-date directory that requires no registration and is accessible to all.
Best of luck as you work to find the financial support you deserve.
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship_directory/index.html
This free scholarship search, geared for African-American students, contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest, and application deadline.
This directory is a part of The Sallie Mae Fund’s multi-faceted African-American College Access Initiative, launched in October 2005, to improve access to higher education among African-American students. Produced by the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education.
http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/index.html
Addressing financial need through scholarships is one of the key elements of The Sallie Mae Fund's efforts. Since 2001, The Sallie Mae Fund has awarded $12.7 million in scholarships to help more than 5,000 students enroll in college.
http://www.csocollegecenter.org/
CSO College Center is an initiative of Center for Student Opportunity, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote college access and opportunity among first-generation and historically underserved student populations.
Center for Student Opportunity was founded by a group of concerned parents, admissions professionals, and nonprofit practitioners who sought to fill the need for greater college counseling and preparation resources for first-generation and underserved college-bound students. Studying the national landscape of college access to this student population, the principals discovered that while there are numerous local and sub-regional programs that effectively serve these populations, few if any of these organizations have the resources to expand their reach and fewer still, have the network to access many of the colleges and universities that have targeted these student populations for admission.
With this in mind, the principals founded Center for Student Opportunity with the express purpose of growing opportunities for college-bound first-generation and underserved students as a conduit in linking qualified students with leading colleges and universities.
DiversityAbroad.com
DiversityAbroad.com is a comprehensive study abroad and cultural exchange portal. Learn about the benefits of going abroad and the tools to get you there. Get advice and connect with other students going abroad. Search for International Scholarships and explore study abroad and other international programs. Get access to health and safety tips and our parent’s guide to study abroad.
http://www.diversityabroad.com/index.php
Diversity Web
DiversityWeb is a project of AAC&U's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Global Initiatives (ODEGI). Central to the office's mission is the belief that diversity and global knowledge are essential elements of any effort to foster civic engagement among today's college students. To support those goals, the office helps colleges and universities establish diversity as a comprehensive institutional commitment and educational priority.
Providing national leadership, ODEGI supports colleges and universities in their efforts to create settings that foster students' understanding of the intersection between domestic and global issues and their sense of responsibility as local and global citizens. AAC&U works with campuses to cultivate productive public dialogues and community partnership to enhance democratic values and practices in our diverse but still unequal American society.
http://www.diversityweb.org/index.cfm
CIEE: The Council on International Educational Exchange
CIEE: The Council on International Educational Exchange is the leading U.S. non-governmental international education organization. CIEE creates and administers programs that allow high school and university students and educators to study and teach abroad.
http://www.ciee.org/participant.aspx
AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR FOREIGN STUDY
Founded in 1964, AIFS is today the leader in summer, semester and academic year college study abroad programs. Every year nearly 5000 U.S. undergraduates choose to study with AIFS at one of our 24 international campus locations. http://www.aifsabroad.com/scholarships.asp#diversity
Minority Students and Study Abroad: Articles and Resources
http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/basics/life/minority_resources.shtml
Allabroad
This site was created as a resource for students, parents, faculty, and administrators interested in study abroad. In it, you will find answers to common questions about study abroad given by our experienced mentors, including study abroad administrators, counselors, former study abroad students, and parents.
Find links to resources that support academic achievement for underrepresented students below. Resources relevant to all students with diverse backgrounds are located in the first section entitled “underrepresented students” and the remaining resources are categorized by group—African American Students, Asian American Students, Latina/o and Hispanic American Students, and Native American Students
http://allabroad.us/diversity_resource.php
THE BLACK COLLEGIAN
Launched in 1970, THE BLACK COLLEGIAN is a career and self development magazine targeted to African-American students and other students of color seeking information on careers, job opportunities, graduate/professional school, internships/co-ops, study abroad programs, etc.
http://www.black-collegian.com/international/index.shtml
Gilman International Scholarship Program
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.
http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/resources.html
Know How 2 Go
Hey Students! So you want to go to college? But do you know the proper steps you need to take to get there? KnowHow2GO Tampa Bay is a public service campaign designed to increase college-knowledge among middle school and high school students.
It's never too early to start preparing for your future. There are Four Steps you can take to start preparing yourself for college. KnowHow2GoTampaBay.org provides information about the steps you should be taking as students from middle school through high school. Check out each of the Four Steps and see if you're on the right track to achieving your college dreams.
http://www.myspace.com/kh2gotb
ABOUT COLLEGE.GOV
college.gov is being built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, and vocational or career schools).
Most importantly, college.gov is intended to provide inspiration and hope to all students, and encourage them to consider and pursue a postsecondary education.
In building this site, we asked students what information was most useful as they look ahead toward college. Over time, this site will continue to evolve, and you can help influence that process by visiting our contact page <http://www.college.gov/contact/index.htm> to submit questions, suggestions and feedback.
http://www.college.gov/
