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Great Value Colleges Community Service Scholarship $1500 scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students Application Deadlines: July 15 and November 15 Available to citizens of the United States Great Value Colleges believes that community service has the potential to enhance the value of a college education in profound ways. Community service helps build empathy and compassion and provides skills such as networking, organization, project management, team building, and problem solving — all skills that are essential in today’s workforce. Like internships, community service programs have become an important part of programs at colleges and universities. We here at Great Value Colleges would like to encourage this trend by awarding a $1500 Community Service Scholarship to students who show exceptional passion for community service and who’ve found concrete ways to enhance their education through service. Great Value Schools Scholarship Requirements:
Be attending or accepted at an accredited post-secondary U.S. institution (undergraduate or
graduate).
Be a U.S. Citizen
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher.
Print and complete the scholarship application form.
Submit one (1) cover letter and resume with two current letters of recommendation and a
1000-1500 word essay that describes your favorite community project, your involvement in
this project, and how this project enhanced and/or added value to your college education.
Have completed at least 40 hours of community services.
Scholarship Awards:
Application Deadlines: July 15 (fall award); November 15 (spring award).
Winners will be notified by email.
Selection Process:
Awardee will be selected based on the strength of the community service project (and their
involvement) as described in their essay, and the significance of the connection between the
community service and their education.
Contact/Application Submission Information:
Email application materials to scholarships@greatvaluecolleges.net. To avoid processing
issues, please zip all your attachments into one file and attach to one email.
Recent Scholarship Winners:
To read about our fall 2020 scholarship recipients, click here!
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Students are eligible to apply for a Mas Family
Scholarship if they were born in Cuba or are of direct
Cuban descent, have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0
scale, are considered financially needy (as determined
by a specific formula that takes into account the
applicant and their family’s financial situation in terms
of how much they can contribute), and complete and
submit their application with all other required
materials by the specified date.
Likelihood of Success
Scholarship awards are based on the applicant’s academic performance, leadership
qualities, potential to contribute to the advancement of a free society, and their likelihood
of success in their chosen career.
Screening & Selection
Each applicant is evaluated through three-steps of selection. A screening process analyzes
and confirms their academic standing and financial need. Semi-finalists are selected based
on the strength of their application. Finalists are chosen from the pool by interviews and
character evaluations, and scholarships are awarded by a final selection committee.
Maintain the Prerequisites
Scholars may receive an award over four years of college, as long as scholars maintain the
prerequisites for receiving them. While full scholarships cannot be awarded to recipients
receiving full-tuition scholarships and/or stipendiary support from other sources,
recipients are still eligible for partial awards.
Fields of Study
These scholarships are intended to support the studies of students in
engineering, international relations, business, economics, communications, and
journalism, who intend to pursue academic or professional careers, and who
have demonstrated a leadership potential to excel in these fields.
HOW TO APPLY
Follow these 9 steps in order to be
considered for a 2021 Mas Family
Scholarship
Personal Info
We just need some basic information to start your application process. All
information you share is confidential and will not be released to outside sources.
Click here to print out your application packet!
Educational Expenses
Please send us one (1) hard copy of your school’s most recent statement
regarding tuition costs for the upcoming academic year. * If undecided as to
which college you will be attending, submit the tuition cost information for your top choice. FAFSA Statement of Need Please fill out the ‘Free Application for Federal Student Aid’ (FAFSA) Form, available here. Please print and submit one (1) copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR). Test Scores If you have attended high school in the United States, you must submit three (3) copies of either your SAT scores or your ACT scores.
Personal Essay Please answer the essay prompt found in your application packet in a clear, well organized, 1,000 word essay. You will need to submit three (3) copies. It should be typed, double spaced, and mailed in. Recommendations In your application packet, you will find a Character Reference Sheet. Follow the instructions on the application packet in order to submit three (3) references.
Official School Transcripts Please send one (1) official school transcript from the Office of the Registrar at each college or university you have attended. If you are currently in high school, please send your most recent report card or grades. Proof of Cuban Descent If you were born in Cuba, please send in one (1) copy of your birth certificate; if you were born outside of Cuba, we will need one (1) copy of your parents’ or grandparents’ birth certificate, or a notarized affidavit.
Proof of Admission
If you are entering college this upcoming academic year, please send one (1)
copy of the letter notifying us of your admission as soon as you receive it.
THE NATIONAL
SCHOLARSHIP
We think of our National Scholarship as the “Pell Grant” for highly motivated DREAMers
with significant, unmet financial need. While we consider your GPA and test scores, we
place great emphasis on your demonstrated commitment to community service and
your ability to overcome the barriers and challenges that DREAMers face each and every
day.
New Round Open NOW until Feb 25, 2021
TheDream.US has adopted new immigration eligibility criteria! You are now eligible to apply if you came to the country before November 1, 2015. About the Award The National Scholarship Award will cover your tuition and fees up to a maximum of $16,500 for an associate degree and $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, at one of our Partner Colleges. Please note, some Scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 (or $1,000 per year) for books, supplies, and transportation. The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria. More Than a Scholarship! We have 70+ Partner Colleges across the United States that are committed to serving DREAMers and prepared to offer you the support services you need to help you successfully navigate your college life. Each of our Partner Colleges designates a Scholar Advisor to work with you and your fellow Scholars – individually and as a group. You will not be alone! • Important Dates The application for the 2021-22 National Scholarship is now open and will close on February 25, 2021. Final notifications will be sent via email in late April 2021. • Questions? We’re here to help, so do reach out! Email: TheDream.US@applyISTS.com and reference TheDream.US National Scholarship Program in the subject line.
Telephone: 1-855-376-7076 and ask for the TheDream.US National Scholarship Program. • Note: We do not accept unsolicited requests from potential partner colleges. Raise.me Florida Schools (Micro-scholarship Deadlines) Stetson University: November 15 Jacksonville University: November 15 Florida Gulf Coast University: November 15
Florida International University: December 1 Florida Memorial University: December 1 Saint Leo University: December 1 Bethune-Cookman University: December 1
University of Florida: December 15
First Generation Scholarship
The First-Generation Scholarship is awarded to students who are first-generation college
students whose parents or legal guardians have not earned a baccalaureate degree. This is a need-
based State/Institutional scholarship available to undergraduate students who attend Florida
public, state universities. Recipients must be a Florida resident and a U.S. citizen or eligible non-
citizen who do not have a previous bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility
• First generation in family to attain a college degree (neither of the student’s parents earned a
college degree at the baccalaureate level or higher; students whose siblings have attained or are
pursuing a degree are eligible). FASFA must indicate that neither parent’s education level is
above high school.
• Qualify as a Florida resident for tuition purposes.
• Enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours per term as a degree-seeking undergraduate student.
Some First Gen Scholarships will require full-time enrollment.
• Demonstrate financial need by completing the national Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) and* be eligible for a Pell Grant.*
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Some First Generation Awards will require a
higher GPA.For more information on the First Generation Scholarship contact the Office of Scholarships at
305-348-0349 or scholarships@fiu.edu.
Award
Varies
DEADLINE:
09/30/2020
Supplemental Questions
1. How would receiving this scholarship benefit you?
2. Have you been adversely impacted by COVID-19?
Undergraduate Admissions - Presidential Merit Scholarship
The Undergraduate Admissions Presidential Scholarship is open to qualified first time in college
U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international students only.
To qualify for academic merit scholarship consideration, students must be admitted to FIU prior
to January 15, 2021 for Early Fall/Fall 2021. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a
completed admissions application by December 31 to allow time for the application to be
processed. FIU will continue to monitor testing conditions to determine if deadlines needs to be
amended to allow students to take the SAT/ACT.
Note- FIU is closely monitoring SAT and ACT test cancellations and will continue to amend
deadlines to ensure students have the opportunity to gain eligibility for scholarship consideration.
To be considered, students must submit a completed scholarship application no later than
January 31, 2021. A complete application includes having received the required two letters of
recommendation by this date.
To enter the competition, a student must:
• Be enrolled as a high school student progressing normally toward completion of high school and
planning to enroll full-time in college following the completion of high school;
• Be a citizen of the United States, a U.S. lawful permanent resident or an international student
with intention of receiving the F-1 visa to
study in the United States
• Meet minimum scholarship requirements.
• 4.0 GPA (weighted)
• 1370 SAT Score or 30 ACT
Questions- please e-mail scholarships@fiu.edu or call 305.348.0349.
Award
100% tuition, fees plus books
Deadline
01/31/2021
Supplemental Questions
1. At FIU we pride ourselves on our sense of community and the impact we have in our own.
However, communities aren’t built overnight but rather, through the compounded efforts of anexceptional few. FIU students come from all walks of life with varying interests and values. In 250
words or less, tell us about your journey to become who you are today. We want to know where
you’ve been, what drives you as an individual, and where you see yourself in the future. Dig deep.
Show us the version of yourself you’d like us to help you achieve. Show us the version of yourself
you WILL be at FIU.
2. Please submit TWO letters of recommendation. Our scholarship committee will read and review
each letter of recommendation thoroughly so make sure you are putting forth the best
representation of you!
o Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 1.
o Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 2.
3. If you have been recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar by The College Board, please upload
a copy of the certificate your received.
4. If you have been named a National Merit Semi-Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation, please upload a copy of your notification letter.
Undergraduate Admissions - Ambassador Merit Scholarship
The Undergraduate Admissions Ambassador Scholarship is open to qualified first time in college
U.S. citizens, permanent residents and international students only. To qualify for academic merit
scholarship consideration, students must be admitted to FIU prior to January 15, 2021, for Early
Fall/Fall 2021. Students are strongly encouraged to submit a completed admissions application
by December 31st to allow time for the application to be processed.
Note- FIU is closely monitoring SAT and ACT test cancellations and will continue to amend
deadlines to ensure students have the opportunity to gain eligibility for scholarship consideration.
To be considered, students must submit a completed scholarship application no later than
January 31, 2021. A complete application includes having received the required two letters of
recommendation by this date.
To enter the competition, a student must:
• Be enrolled as a high school student progressing normally toward completion of high school and
planning to enroll full-time in college following the completion of high school;
• Be a citizen of the United States, a U.S. lawful permanent resident or an international student
with intention of receiving the F-1 visa to
study in the United States
• Meet minimum scholarship requirements.
• 4.0 GPA (weighted)
• 1280 SAT Score or 27 ACT
Questions- please e-mail scholarships@fiu.edu or call 305.348.0349.
Award
75% tuition, fees, plus books
DEADLINE:
01/31/2021
Supplemental Questions
1. At FIU we pride ourselves on our sense of community and the impact we have in our own.
However, communities aren’t built overnight but rather, through the compounded efforts of an
exceptional few. FIU students come from all walks of life with varying interests and values. In 250words or less, tell us about your journey to become who you are today. We want to know where
you’ve been, what drives you as an individual, and where you see yourself in the future. Dig deep.
Show us the version of yourself you’d like us to help you achieve. Show us the version of yourself
you WILL be at FIU.
2. Please submit TWO letters of recommendation. The scholarship committee will read and review
each letter of recommendation thoroughly so make sure you are putting forth the best
representation of you!
o Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 1.
o Please enter the name and e-mail address of reference provider 2.
3. If you have been recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar by The College Board, please upload
a copy of the certificate your received.
4. If you have been named a National Merit Semi-Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation, please upload a copy of your notification letter.
American Dream
An American Dream Come True
The American Dream Scholarship helps the dream of higher education become a reality. This
scholarship picks up where other aid and scholarships leave off, ensuring that bright, qualified
students have the means to continue their education.
The scholarship is made possible by the generosity of members of the Greater Miami community.
These benefactors recognize the importance of a college education and are pleased to support the
quality education offered by MDC.
The Basics
Who is Eligible?
High school graduates who have earned a standard high school diploma, GED, or home school
diploma in Miami Dade County during the May-July 2020 period (without a previous degree).
What is Covered?
The in-state portion and eligible class fees remaining after all other scholarships, financial aid, and
grants funds have been applied.Duration
The scholarship covers up to 60 credits toward the completion of an AA or AS, whichever comes
first.
HOW IT WORKS
• The scholarship pays only tuition and class fees and is not disbursable in cash.
• Funds will be applied after all other scholarships, financial aid, and grants funds have been
applied.
• Students must enroll full time for at least 12 credits each fall and spring semester.
• Out-of-state students are responsible for any additional out-of-state costs per credit, not
covered by the scholarship.
• Special fees for the Aviation or Culinary Arts programs are not covered.
• Failed or withdrawn courses count toward the 60-credit limit of the scholarship.
In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must be registered for a minimum of 12 credits each
Fall and Spring term. If you decide to enroll in additional credits during the semester, you must
contact us at 305-237-8888 or at ADS@mdc.edu to recalculate your payment award.
CLASS OF 2020 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
• You must earn a standard high school diploma, GED, or home school diploma in Miami Dade
County.
• You must currently reside in Miami Dade County.
• You must be entering college for the first time or be a graduating dual enrollee.
• You must have a cumulative high school weighted GPA of 3.00 or above.
• You must be admitted to MDC and registered for 12 or more credits for the Fall 2020 semester.
• You must complete the 2020-2021 Federal Financial Aid Application (FAFSA). You do not need
to be eligible for federal financial aid, but you must complete the FAFSA application. If you are
unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the Expected Family Contribution
Calculator. Email the results to your campus Financial Aid office.
• You must prove college readiness by meeting one of the two criteria:
1. Achieve minimum test scores on approved standardized tests. Any combination of the
highest available scores are used in determining your readiness in a skill area. Scores
within a two-year period of the test date are considered valid for eligibility purposes.
Expired scores will not be used. OR
2. Have a cumulative high school weighted GPA of 3.5 or greater.
• Students obtaining a standard high school diploma through Florida Virtual School will be
accepted if they reside in Miami Dade County.
• GED recipients must earn the diploma during the time period of May - July 2020 in what would
be their senior year in high school.
• Students without a GPA on their transcripts (e.g., home schooled) must earn the diploma
during the time period listed above and meet minimum test scores.
APPLICATION PROCESS
• No separate scholarship application is required.• Apply for admission to MDC and complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA), but you do not need to be eligible to receive federal financial aid. Please
remember that it may take several days for MDC to receive your information even after you
request it. Therefore, please allow enough time for this to occur by the deadline.
• If you are unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the Expected Family
Contribution Calculator. Email the results to your campus Financial Aid office.
UPDATES FOR CURRENT AMERICAN DREAM SCHOLARS
MDC will be extending the American Dream Scholarship to all students who met eligibility
requirements for the Spring 2020 term.
Summer 2020
For the first time in MDC's history, the American Dream Scholarship will be awarded for summer
courses. There is no minimum credit requirement. The American Dream Scholarship will cover the
in-state portion of any credits that current American Dream Scholars enroll for during the summer of
2020. Enrollment in summer is optional.
Fall 2020
Current American Dream Scholars must do the following in order to maintain eligibility for the Fall
2020 term.
• Complete the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You do not need
to be eligible for federal financial aid but you must complete the FAFSA application If you are
unable to complete a FAFSA application, please complete the Expected Family Contribution
Calculator. Email the results to your campus Financial Aid office.
• Register for at least 12 credits for the Fall 2020 term by August 31, 2020.
• Be enrolled in an AA or AS degree program.
Failure to meet these requirements will result in the loss of your status as an American Dream
Scholar and you will not be awarded any funds you would otherwise be eligible for under this
program. There are no provisions for reinstatement. Once you lose eligibility, you will not be able to
regain your status as an American Dream Scholar. Remember that courses not passed or withdrawn
after the 100% refund date count toward the 60-credit limit of the scholarship.
Florida State University CARE Program
https://care.fsu.edu/about-careSince 1968, CARE has provided services to traditionally underrepresented students at FSU. The Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement was created at the Florida State University in 1968 as Horizons Unlimited. In 1978, the Summer Enrichment Program was established to provide a transition support program for minority students enrolling at FSU. In January 2000, FSU combined Horizons Unlimited, Multicultural Student Support Services, Minority Academic Programs, College Achievement, Multicultural Student Affairs, and the Summer Enrichment Program into one entity, thus establishing the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE). CARE operates to provide equity and access to traditionally underrepresented students disadvantaged by virtue of educational and socioeconomic reasons. It is housed as a dual-reporting department in both the Division of Student Affairs and Division of Undergraduate Studies. MISSION
The mission of the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement is to contribute to
the successful retention and graduation of undergraduate students who have been
disadvantaged by virtue of economic or educational circumstances.
VISION
Motivate and prepare targeted middle/high school students to pursue higher education.
Recruit, prepare, and support targeted first generation college students for successful
adaptation and academic success at the undergraduate level.
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applications to select scholarship providers with their information on file – so students can apply
in a fraction of the time. Whether applying through the College Board Scholarship Search tool,
or directly through a participating scholarship provider’s website, students can reuse their
information from one application to another by logging into their College Board Scholarship
Search profile.
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